Project Aero invests $868M to build titanium manufacturing plant in North Carolina

Project Aero invests $868M to build titanium manufacturing plant in North Carolina

Oct. 3, 2024
The 500,000-square-foot facility will be used to produce aerospace-grade titanium domestically.

American Titanium Metal, LLC has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing plant in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The company, which operates as Project Aero, will invest $867.8 million into the project, creating 304 jobs for the area. The 500,000-square-foot facility will be used to produce aerospace-grade titanium domestically. To help support the project, the company will receive a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) from the state’s Economic Investment Committee. 

What people are saying

In a recent quote, LeRoy Prichard, President of Capital Projects for Project Aero, said, “With 20 plus years at U.S. Steel and 13 years at Nucor Corporation, developing five greenfield steel mill projects, I am proud to lead the construction of such a mission-critical project,” 

Project Aero Chairman Teresa McBride added, “It has been a pleasure working with North Carolina’s Department of Commerce, the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, Cumberland County, the City of Fayetteville, Fayetteville PWC, and Piedmont Natural Gas. Aerospace has continuously pushed the boundaries of human potential and plays a pivotal role in our nation's economic growth while bridging distances, transforming economies, and securing our future.” 

Manufacturers investing in North Carolina

Packaging manufacturer invests $24.9 million to double production and build new manufacturing plant in North Carolina 
To help support the project, Clearly Clean Products will receive a $200,000 performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund.

Nucor invests $20 million to open rebar fabrication facility in North Carolina 
Nucor will receive a $50,000 performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund.

Boviet Solar invests $294 million to open first U.S. production facility in North Carolina 
The solar energy technology company focuses on manufacturing monocrystalline PV cells for the solar industry.

Investing in American manufacturing in 2024

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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