Woodward plans to close Santa Clarita facility, shifting production to South Carolina
What happened
Woodward Inc. announced plans to close its Santa Clarita facility by the end of 2027. The company will transfer the production of military fixed-wing and rotorcraft flight control actuation systems to its new manufacturing campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This transition is expected to affect about 400 positions at the Santa Clarita facility, and Woodward also plans to sell several legacy product lines and the Santa Clarita campus itself.
From hometownstation.com
Why it matters
The move is intended to support Woodward’s long-term manufacturing strategy and supply chain operations as demand grows. Woodward functions as a critical supplier, providing essential fuel systems and control solutions for Boeing aircraft and joint projects. The shift represents a major corporate investment into South Carolina.
Woodward's operations are impacted across multiple locations, including Spartanburg, South Carolina, Asheville, Arkansas, and Milton, Vermont.
From hometownstation.com
Who's involved
- WoodwardAerospace manufacturer planning the facility closure and production shift.
- Santa ClaritaLocation of the facility being closed by Woodward.
- SpartanburgLocation of the new manufacturing campus where Woodward is shifting production.
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The entities involved
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Woodward
company in Fort Collins, United States
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Santa Clarita
city in Los Angeles County, California, USA
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Spartanburg
city and county seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States