Curtiss-Wright announces $30M capital investment to expand manufacturing
The investment will expand manufacturing in Round Rock and support the energy and defense sectors
The Round Rock Chamber is proud to share that the Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global integrated business providing highly engineered products and services to aerospace and defense, commercial nuclear power, and industrial markets, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Round Rock. This $30 million capital investment supports a critical need in our growing energy and defense industries and will help drive additional high-skill jobs in the Round Rock area.
From our President & CEO Jordan Robinson: “Curtiss-Wright’s expansion brings together advanced engineering, innovation, and precision manufacturing right here in Round Rock to develop technologies that will help power our energy future. This investment underscores the caliber of work being done in our community and creates exciting opportunities for local talent. The Chamber has worked with Curtiss-Wright on workforce development initiatives, and we look forward to continuing that partnership to help the company connect with the skilled talent who will support its next phase of growth.”
It’s especially exciting to see longtime Round Rock businesses like Curtiss-Wright continue to innovate and expand in our city, and to deepen its community ties along the way. Congratulations, Curtiss-Wright, on this exciting new chapter and thank you for helping to make Round Rock the advanced manufacturing and energy hub it is today!
See below for the full press release from Curtiss-Wright:
CURTISS-WRIGHT ANNOUNCES $30 MILLION CAPITAL INVESTMENT TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
October 29, 2026
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced a $30 million capital investment to expand operations at its Round Rock, Texas facility, to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities in support of critical nuclear energy and industrial applications. The expansion will benefit the Company’s Naval & Power segment by increasing manufacturing capacity for Curtiss-Wright’s pressure and temperature sensor product lines while creating space to accommodate future developments in the Company’s extensive instrumentation and control portfolio, including cutting-edge radiation monitoring systems (RMS).
“This expansion and investment in our Round Rock operations positions Curtiss-Wright to meet growing customer demand for our critical temperature and pressure sensors supporting the safe and reliable operation of existing and new-build commercial nuclear reactors,” said Lynn M. Bamford, Chair and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. “As investments in reliable energy infrastructure and advanced nuclear technologies continue to create opportunities across the supply chain, Curtiss-Wright is prepared to support our customers with the manufacturing capacity, technical capabilities, and product portfolio to effectively meet anticipated market growth.”
Beyond increasing the facility’s manufacturing space, the site expansion is designed to improve production flow and create opportunities to increase output and operational efficiency. It will also provide additional space for an engineering-driven Advanced Innovation Center (AIC), a metrology testing laboratory, and a project management office, strengthening collaboration across the organization and enhancing responsiveness to customer needs. As part of the expansion, the Company expects to increase its headcount at the Round Rock facility, providing opportunities for the local community.
“This capital investment underscores Curtiss-Wright’s commitment to continuous improvement, product quality, and long-term investment in the people and capabilities that support our customers,” said Anthony Nigara, Senior Vice President and Division Lead, Curtiss-Wright Nuclear.
Curtiss-Wright maintains one of the most comprehensive and diverse portfolios of advanced nuclear power equipment, technology, and services globally to support both operating reactors and new build opportunities. For more information about our nuclear technologies, please visit nuclear.curtisswright.com.
About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions and services mainly to Aerospace & Defense markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding Commercial Nuclear Power, Process and Industrial markets. We leverage a workforce of approximately 9,300 highly skilled employees who develop, design and build what we believe are the best engineered solutions to the markets we serve. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing innovative solutions through trusted customer relationships. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.
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jim.ryan@curtisswright.com
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