Pratt & Whitney Makes Major Expansion in Right to Work North Carolina
Pratt & Whitney is expanding soon in Right to Work Asheville, North Carolina. In order to accomplish this, the company is investing a total of $285 million toward the project. They will also create 325 new jobs, so this will be great for Buncombe County’s economy!
From Area Development Magazine:
“Pratt & Whitney’s continued investment in Asheville is critical to meet the growing demand for our products, such as the GTF for the A320family and the F135 for the F-35 Lightning II. […] We would like to thank the state, Buncombe County and Governor Stein for their support on this project. This latest round of investment allows us to add critical process elements for the manufacture of turbine airfoils and increase the overall delivery output of this facility, enabling us to deliver on our customer commitments while creating hundreds of new jobs in the Asheville community.” […]
“The aviation industry is a key driver of North Carolina’s economic success and Pratt & Whitney’s decision strengthens our aerospace ecosystem substantially. […] We will continue to invest in support systems, like our community colleges and universities, that help employers like Pratt & Whitney succeed in our state—and bolster Western NC’s economy.” […]
“This is economic mobility for 1,100 families in our community. But more importantly, it’s a side of optimism for our community from a Fortune 500 organization that’s committed to a bright future here.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.