Posted November 17, 2021
Ontic celebrated “Project Sunrise” on November 16, a major commitment to expanding their already strong presence in Granville County. Ontic will increase local production, engineering, and sales staff supplying parts for legacy aircraft worldwide. The Ontic facility, located off E. Lyon Station Rd. in Creedmoor, is set to begin a three-phase expansion that will nearly double the office space and production capacity of their Granville County facility. Ontic staff celebrated today’s groundbreaking event with representatives from local partners including Granville County Government, the Town of Butner, Granville County Public Schools, Granville County Chamber of Commerce, and Vance-Granville Community College.
Gareth Hall, Ontic’s President and CEO noted how critical the work of local elected leaders and staff was to move this project forward. Hall stated, “it’s clear how important local leadership is to make momentous events like ‘Project Sunrise’ happen. 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.”
Hall and other members of Ontic’s local and corporate leadership team, explained that they have taken the Granville County facility from just over fifty to over one hundred employees in the last few years. Once “Project Sunrise” is complete, the local workforce and production capacity will likely double again. “We are looking for exponential growth in Granville County, not just small incremental gains,” explained Hall. “Granville County has the infrastructure, resources, and people 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.