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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Woodward Plans Greer, South Carolina, Manufacturing Operations

09/20/2025
Woodward, Inc., a company specializing in energy control solutions for aerospace and industrial markets, plans to establish manufacturing operations in Greer, South Carolina. The $200 million project is expected to create approximately 275 jobs in Spartanburg County.

The investment will include the construction of a new 300,000-square-foot precision manufacturing facility, located within Smith Farms Industrial Park, which will focus on the production of servo-hydraulic actuation systems used in aircraft flight control. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2027.

“The selection of Woodward to supply Airbus with spoiler actuation systems and this investment in South Carolina represent a major milestone for Woodward and our commitment to delivering leading controls solutions to our customers and creating value for our shareholders. This will be a showcase manufacturing site, much like our Rock Cut, Illinois, campus, vertically integrated, highly automated, and built on the capabilities and methodologies in operational excellence we’ve developed through our LEAP and GTF aircraft engine programs. Beyond supporting the Airbus A350, this facility positions us to extend our hydraulic flight control design and industrialization expertise to additional applications as well as other commercial aircraft manufacturers. We’re proud to bring jobs and economic opportunity to Spartanburg County as we fulfill our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future,” Woodward, Inc. Chairman and CEO Chip Blankenship said.

To support the project the Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits. The council also awarded a $1.75 million Closing Fund grant to Spartanburg County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.

“Today’s announcement by Woodward, Inc. is another major victory for the booming manufacturing industry in the Upstate and across South Carolina. We are confident our strong business climate will reinforce that Spartanburg County is the ideal location for Woodward’s new operation,” noted Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.

Woodward specializes in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial applications. The company’s products are used in various industries including aviation, power generation, marine and on-highway transportation, and oil and gas operations.

"Congratulations to Woodward, Inc. on their decision to invest in Upstate SC. This industry leader’s choice to bring its innovations to our region validates the Upstate as a location with access to talent and market connectivity, and we’re excited to see them grow here,” added Upstate SC Alliance President and CEO John Lummus.

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