The new facility will span 126,000 sq m, and expects to employ over 75 personnel from the local area as the programmes reach full production. First production of lip skins from the facility is slated for late 2016.
“Our expansion in Orangeburg is directly tied to the recent acquisition of Sheets Manufacturing Incorporated, and the new inlet lip skin production facility will meet Boeing’s needs for the 737 MAX and 777X. The site is close to the Boeing Propulsion South Carolina facility, allowing both companies to work collaboratively,” said Daniele Cagnatel, chief executive officer of GKN Aerospace, Aerostructures, North America.
