Collins Aerospace to expand carbon brake
production
SPOKANE,
Wash., May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins
Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business has initiated a $200 million investment to expand manufacturing
at the carbon brake production site in Spokane, Washington, over a multi-year
period.
Collins has plans to grow the site by more than 50 percent,
adding 70,000 square feet of additional manufacturing space –
including up to three new buildings and additional furnaces. This
expansion will support increased production capacity to meet the
growing demand for carbon brakes from commercial and military
customers.
"Collins Aerospace is a key contributor to the Pacific Northwest
aerospace manufacturing industry and plays a significant role in
Spokane's economy and
technological innovation," said Matt
Maurer, vice president and general manager for Landing
Systems at Collins Aerospace. "This expansion will enhance both our
manufacturing capacity and capabilities with the latest in process
innovation and efficiencies while ensuring our workforce readiness
to meet the growing global demand for our carbon brakes."
The site specializes in the production and manufacturing of
braking systems with DURACARB® carbon disk technology, which
provides a longer brake life and overall cost savings. Carbon
brakes have superior durability and ability to withstand high
temperatures.
"We are excited to see Collins select Washington state for this expansion of
high-tech manufacturing," said Gov. Jay
Inslee. "These new jobs will add to a growing aerospace
sector in Spokane County, and the
state has committed to partnering on further efforts that ensure
the county can offer companies a world-class aerospace workforce
and positive business environment."
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and
intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense
industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering
future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected
aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space
exploration, and more.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of
technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our
world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace,
Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation,
engineering integrated defense systems, and developing
next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help
global customers address their most critical challenges. The
company, with 2023 sales of $69
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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