An aerospace engineering company that provides thousands of products to customers worldwide has announced plans to almost double their existing footprint in southern Granville County.
Ontic launched “Project Sunrise” this week, setting in motion a major commitment to expand their facility on E. Lyon Station Road in Creedmoor. The three-phase expansion will nearly double the office space and production capacity, according to information from Granville County government.
Ontic staff, joined by representatives from across the county, had a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting to mark the occasion. Local partners include Granville County government, the Town of Butner, Granville County Public Schools, Granville County Chamber of Commerce, and Vance-Granville Community College.
Ontic’s President and CEO Gareth Hall noted how critical the work of local elected leaders and staff was to move this project forward. “It’s clear how important local leadership is to make momentous events like ‘Project Sunrise’ happen,” he said. “We work with a lot of governments around the world, and the cities and counties ready to foster smart growth are obvious from the start. The work and support of elected officials and staff from Granville County Government and the Town of Butner definitely made this project possible.”
In just a few years, the Granville County facility has grown from just more than 50 employees to more than 100. Once “Project Sunrise” is complete, the local workforce and production capacity likely will double again. “We are looking for exponential growth in Granville County, not just small incremental gains,” explained Hall. “Granville County has the local infrastructure in place to help us achieve this goal.”
“I’m thrilled to have Ontic in Granville County, and I know that this is the right place for them to expand their footprint in the United States,” said Granville County Economic Development Director Harry Mills. “Ontic has already proven they are ready to Grow with Granville, and today’s announcement only solidifies their commitment to making sure there are career opportunities for our current and future residents.”
Ontic is a global leader in aerospace engineering, providing thousands of products for customers in the aircraft industry worldwide. In addition to their Granville County location, Ontic has additional facilities in Chatsworth, California; Plainview, New York; Cheltenham, United Kingdom; and Singapore.