Company employs more than 1,000 people
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HAI), a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, recently announced its plans to expand in Morristown, during the Paris Air Show.
The announcement marks the company’s second expansion in less than a year, which will create an additional 217 new jobs on top of the 50 positions announced in Hamblen County July 2024.
“Howmet Aerospace’s Morristown operations play a critical role in enabling the next generation of quieter, cleaner, more efficient engines and power generation. We couldn’t be more excited to continue to grow in East Tennessee with the assistance of our tremendous state, local and regional partners,” said Merrick Murphy, president of engine products, Howmet Aerospace.
HAI creates jet engine and turbine components, fastening systems, aerospace structures, forged aluminum wheels and more. The company employs more than 1,000 people in Hamblen County and is one of the largest employers in the region.
“The state with the workforce will win the future, and I am proud to announce hundreds of new, high-quality jobs for Tennesseans across Hamblen County. Our state is shaped by brands like Howmet Aerospace that have committed investing in our skilled workforce, and I look forward to opportunity this project brings in the years to come,” said Governor Bill Lee.
For more information, visit www.howmet.com.
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