The nearly US$35-million (26.2-euro) expansion will add more than 55,000 square feet (5,100 square meters) of manufacturing space, bringing the Boeing Helena facility to 167,099 square feet (15,524 square meters).
“Our further investment in Montana is testament to our Helena team’s ability to deliver on their commitments and establish themselves as a reliable, globally competitive supplier to our commercial airplane programs,” Boeing chairman, president and CEO Jim McNerney said.
Construction will begin this fall on the south side of the existing facility, with estimated completion by the fourth quarter of 2014. Boeing expects the expansion and increased work to add 20-25 people to the 144-person workforce.
“Boeing Helena has a great future ahead in support of unprecedented production rates,” Eric Smith, director and site leader, Boeing Helena, said. “This expansion ensures we have the stable workforce, skills and now the manufacturing space we need to support production requirements and take on new production for the 787-10.”
The nearly US$35-million (26.2-euro) expansion will add more than 55,000 square feet (5,100 square meters) of manufacturing space, bringing the Boeing Helena facility to 167,099 square feet (15,524 square meters).
“Our further investment in Montana is testament to our Helena team’s ability to deliver on their commitments and establish themselves as a reliable, globally competitive supplier to our commercial airplane programs,” Boeing chairman, president and CEO Jim McNerney said.
Construction will begin this fall on the south side of the existing facility, with estimated completion by the fourth quarter of 2014. Boeing expects the expansion and increased work to add 20-25 people to the 144-person workforce.
“Boeing Helena has a great future ahead in support of unprecedented production rates,” Eric Smith, director and site leader, Boeing Helena, said. “This expansion ensures we have the stable workforce, skills and now the manufacturing space we need to support production requirements and take on new production for the 787-10.”