Curtiss-Wright Expands Cheswick, Pennsylvania, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk

07/07/2026

Defense and nuclear equipment manufacturer Curtiss-Wright plans to expand its operations in Cheswick, Pennsylvania. The $80 million project is expected to create 150 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of two new buildings located on the company’s existing 118-acre campus which currently designs, develops, manufactures, and tests critical components for naval defense and commercial nuclear applications.

“This expansion strengthens our ability to meet growing customer demand in our naval defense and commercial nuclear end markets, and reinforces our commitment to the workforce and the community to ensure that Curtiss-Wright remains a critical supplier to these industries for the next decade and beyond,” said Lynn M. Bamford, Chair and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. “Additionally, we’re pleased to see the Administration’s continued strong funding for naval shipbuilding, including an acceleration in maritime industrial base funding.”

To support the project, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) proposed a $1.21 million grant through the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA SITES) program. The company also is encouraged to apply for the Manufacturing Tax Credit and Qualified Manufacturing Innovation and Reinvestment Deduction programs.

“Curtiss-Wright’s decision to expand is great news for Allegheny County and our entire Commonwealth,” noted Rick Siger, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. “Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, we’re making strategic investments that are boosting our manufacturing industry, growing companies, and making Pennsylvania a top state for business.”

Curtiss-Wright designs, manufactures, and services advanced technologies for commercial aerospace, defense, naval, energy, and industrial markets. Tthe company’s operations include engineered components, naval propulsion systems, industrial equipment, sensors, controls, and nuclear power technologies.

“This project is a prime example of what happens when state leadership and regional execution align seamlessly. Curtiss-Wright is a vital anchor of our nuclear and defense ecosystems, working together with regional leaders like Westinghouse to power next-generation energy solutions,” added Stefani Pashman, CEO of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. “They play a critical role in the nuclear supply chain and their decision to invest $80 million to expand their electro-mechanical operations in Allegheny County ensures our region remains at the forefront of critical national infrastructure. The Allegheny Conference team was proud to partner on this project with Curtiss-Wright and DCED to help navigate the path forward for this expansion. We thank Governor Shapiro and the Commonwealth for providing the vital grant and tax credit support necessary to keep global manufacturing leaders growing in Pennsylvania.”

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