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Howmet Aerospace Grows Presence in Northeast Ohio with Tempcraft Expansion
New Operations and 60 Jobs Planned for Brecksville and Cleveland
Company Name: Tempcraft Corporation
Location: Brecksville and Cleveland
Site Region: Northeast
Industry Sector: Aerospace and Aviation
Company Profile: Tempcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Howmet Aerospace, specializes in producing ceramic core dies and wax patterns essential for manufacturing investment castings in the aerospace, defense, and gas turbine sectors. The company’s customers include manufacturers of commercial and defense jet engines.
Company Website: https://www.howmet.com/
Project Summary:
Type of Project: Expansion
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: 60
- Jobs retained: 240
- Types of jobs: Advanced Manufacturing
Capital Investment: $17,000,000
Timetable: The new operation will be established in an existing industrial location, and we expect operations to begin in 2Q2025.
Company Need:
Jet engine airfoil demand for engine commercial and defense engine customers is increasing ceramic core die requirements and the company needs to expand to meet this growing demand. The new Brecksville location will grow core die operations and retain regional tool and die capabilities.
Testimonial:
"Our partners in Ohio have played an integral role in the success of Howmet Aerospace’s Ohio-based manufacturing operations. We’re 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.”
– Merrick Murphy, Howmet Aerospace President of Engine Products
Why Ohio?
The company credited its deep-rooted manufacturing legacy in Ohio, which dates to the early 20th century, and the relationships built over that time for its ongoing success in the region. In addition, Ohio is the birthplace of aviation and a place for leading-edge aerospace research, innovation, and collaborative development. As the No. 1 supplier state to Boeing and Airbus, Ohio is a powerhouse producer of systems and parts for the aerospace industry, leveraging innovation infrastructure and manufacturing know-how. A mix of government, corporate, and military investment makes Ohio the ideal location for companies looking to expand and advance their aviation and aerospace operations.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, Ohio Department of Development, Team NEO, City of Cleveland, City of Brecksville