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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Williams International Plans Okaloosa County, Florida, Manufacturing Operations

06/09/2025
Williams International, a manufacturer of small gas turbine engines, plans to establish operations in Okaloosa County, Florida. The more than $1 billion project is expected to create at least 330 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of an aviation gas turbine engine manufacturing facility in three phases at the Shoal River Industrial Park.

“We are very excited about starting our next phase of growth in Northwest Florida”, said Gregg Williams, Chairman, President, and CEO of Williams International. “We are grateful to the Triumph board and for the strong, unified support from all of our Florida stakeholders that will enable us to create many high quality, high technology jobs producing the world’s best gas turbine engines.”

FloridaCommerce partnered with several organizations including CareerSource Florida, Florida’s Great Northwest, Space Florida, Okaloosa County, and Triumph Gulf Coast on the project.

“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida continues to attract advanced manufacturing throughout the state—strengthening Florida’s economy, and creating opportunities for job seekers and job creators,” noted Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. “This is a win for Northwest Florida and was made possible through partnership with CareerSource Florida, Okaloosa County, One Okaloosa EDC, Space Florida, and Triumph Gulf Coast—Williams International’s investment in Florida will drive long-term economic growth and opportunity.”

Williams International is a privately-owned, vertically-integrated company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and support of gas turbine engines. The company focuses on military and commercial applications.

"Today's announcement is a true testament to the importance of preparation, partnerships and persistence. Without key partners like Governor DeSantis, FloridaCommerce, Triumph Gulf Coast, Florida's Great Northwest and many others who consistently supported Okaloosa County's vision for Shoal River Industrial Park, our community would not be celebrating this tremendous success today," added Nathan Sparks, Executive Director, One Okaloosa EDC.

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