Governor Hochul and Senator Schumer Mark Completion of $65 Million Expansion of Next-Generation Battery Innovation Company BAE Systems in the Southern Tier

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Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the completion of BAE Systems' first phase of expansion project in the Southern Tier. The company is investing $65 million to expand operations in the Village of Endicott, Broome County. The company added a total of 150,000 square feet to its existing site to make way for the addition of a new battery production line, engineering lab space, and new office space. As a result of the expansion, the company has committed to creating up to 134 good-paying jobs onsite. BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace and security company with approximately 93,500 employees worldwide. The BAE Systems' facility in Endicott designs develops and produces a broad portfolio of safety-critical electronic systems from flight and engine controls to power and energy management systems for both commercial and military air and land applications including flight controls, engine controls, mission systems and power and propulsion solutions. The company has been operational at the Huron Campus site since 2011.

"BAE Systems' decision to further expand its business represents yet another win for New York State and for the Southern Tier, which is laser focused on becoming a global hub for next-generation battery innovation efforts," Governor Hochul said. "Since taking office, I have remained committed to bringing jobs back to Upstate New York. This incredibly successful company chose to grow its operations here, spurring top-quality, good-paying job creation in the region because they have seen firsthand how hardworking New Yorkers are."

The project involves the expansion of BAE Systems' battery production line, including the purchase and installation of machinery and equipment to efficiently produce an energy storage system for electric/hybrid electric aircraft and ground vehicles. The updated facility will include an automated state-of-the-art production line, an engineering lab and an aftermarket center when all phases are complete.

Empire State Development is assisting with the project with up to $8.5 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program in exchange for the job creation commitments. Broome County is also providing assistance for the project.

Read the full press release here.