Woodward Transitions Aerospace Controls Production to Spartanburg, South Carolina
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FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 21, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Woodward, Inc., a global leader in aerospace and industrial control solutions, is transitioning its Santa Clarita, California, aerospace controls production to Spartanburg, South Carolina. The company announced this move as part of its strategy to streamline its portfolio and refine its manufacturing footprint.
According to Shawn McLevige, President of Woodward’s Aerospace segment, the decision to transition the production of military fixed-wing and rotorcraft flight control actuation to the Spartanburg facility is in line with the company’s commitment to operational excellence and innovation. The new facility, currently under construction, is expected to go online in the summer of 2027 and will produce Airbus A350 spoiler actuation systems, in addition to the transferred product lines and other aerospace components.
The transition is expected to affect approximately 400 roles at the Santa Clarita facility, with phased transitions through the planned move.
Separately, Woodward has agreed to sell a smaller group of legacy commercial rotorcraft, land systems, and business jet products made in Santa Clarita, along with the campus itself. The sale is expected to close in fiscal year 2027. The company noted that this decision is in line with its strategy to continue creating value for its company and shareholders through growth, operational excellence, and innovation.
Woodward is expected to cease operations at the Santa Clarita facility no later than December 2027. The company stated that the decision is part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Woodward’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, and any subsequently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings will provide further details on the financial implications of this transition.
This move is part of Woodward’s broader strategy to optimize its manufacturing capabilities and better align its resources to meet the evolving demands of the aerospace industry. The company’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence will continue to drive its success in the coming years.