Aerospace company expanding to Morristown, creating new jobs

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT)—An aerospace company with more than a dozen locations worldwide announced on Monday that it is expanding its Morristown location.

Howmet Aerospace will create 50 new jobs in Morristown and invest an additional $27.9 million in Tennessee.

“It’s great to see companies already in Tennessee continuing to invest in our communities,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “I frequently say the state with the greatest workforce will be the state that wins the future, and this expansion helps us accomplish that. Howmet Aerospace is creating an additional 50 high-quality jobs for the families across this region, and I look forward to their continued success in Morristown.”

The company, a global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, is a longtime Tennessee brand that employs more than 900 people in Hamblen County.

“Our partners in Morristown and the broader East Tennessee community have played an integral role in the success of Howmet Aerospace’s Morristown operations,” said President of Engine Products at Howmet Aerospace, Merrick Murphy. “We’re so very proud of these longstanding relationships that have enabled us to grow and prosper over the past several decades. Howmet Aerospace is grateful for the support of our state, local and regional partners who have been consistent and longstanding advocates for each investment we’ve made in this community.”

Howmet Aerospace has locations in 13 countries and 15 states across the United States.

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