Project announced in July 2023 will serve as company’s flagship production operation
Aerospace Composites Solutions (ACS), a comprehensive composite design and manufacturing company focused on boosting aircraft performance and capabilities, as the company celebrated the grand opening of a new $16.8 million facility in Morgantown, adding 72 full-time jobs to the community.
“We continue to see growth in our manufacturing and aerospace industries, providing incredible job opportunities for communities across the commonwealth,” said Gov. Beshear. “Aerospace Composites Solutions is a company that has invested in the Butler County community for over a decade. I am thrilled to be here today to celebrate their next step as a company and look forward to their continued success and growth here in Kentucky.”
Announced in July 2023, the new facility is a result of the company’s growth, requiring a larger facility to accommodate increased production. The site will serve as its primary hub for production, innovation and workforce development and is located on Lot 1 of the Morgantown Industrial Park. In 2021, Lot 1 became the first Build Ready-certified location in Morgantown.
“This grand opening is more than a ribbon-cutting – it’s a recommitment to American aerospace manufacturing excellence and to Morgantown’s role in that future,” said Matt Shieman, president of ACS. “This facility embodies our vision for scalable, next-generation composites manufacturing that meets the evolving needs of defense, aviation and global aerial firefighting.”
“We are happy to be celebrating the grand opening of the new Aerospace Composites Solutions manufacturing facility and appreciate the support from all of those who came to celebrate with us,” said Bill Smrtic, founding partner, Aerospace Composites Solutions. “We see our investment in this new facility as an investment in the future of the local and regional community and as a symbol of commitment to the ACS vision of growing local talent and making global impact. We look forward to many successful years to come right here in Morgantown.”
ACS is a leading provider of comprehensive, advanced composites manufacturing services for the aerospace industry. The company’s services include design support, prototype creation, manufacture and certification of composite components. Composites are lighter, stronger and more durable than standard aerospace and high-performance industry materials, offering opportunities for increased performance, strength and payload with reduced maintenance costs. With a commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction, the company specializes in delivering diverse composite solutions to meet the industry’s evolving needs.
Butler County Judge/Executive Tim Flener spoke on the significance of the milestone: “ACS’s grand opening is a powerful example of how strategic partnerships can create real opportunities for our residents. This facility brings high-quality jobs to Butler County and reinforces that Morgantown is open for innovation, investment, and long-term growth.”
Morgantown Mayor Billy Phelps is excited about the company’s future in the community: “We are proud to celebrate this moment with ACS – a company that continues to invest in our people, our economy and our future. Growth begins with our existing industries, but this new facility is a symbol of what’s possible when vision, partnership and community come together.”
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce President Ron Bunch noted the region’s critical role in manufacturing: “The success we’re celebrating today is exactly why we take a regional approach to economic development. When one of our communities wins, we all win. ACS’s growth in Morgantown strengthens the aerospace and defense capabilities of our entire South Central Kentucky region.”
For more information on Aerospace Composites Solutions, visit Composites.Aero.
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