Moog celebrates 75th year with new facility opening

Moog Inc., a global designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of precision motion and fluid controls and control systems, celebrated the opening of its new Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM) facility while marking its 75th anniversary.

Moog celebrated the opening of its new Advanced Integrated Manufacturing facility while marking its 75th anniversary.

Company leaders, elected officials, community partners and employees gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility tour showcasing the new 150,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing center, a $150 million investment designed to increase production capabilities, create a more efficient work environment and strengthen the U.S. defense manufacturing industry in the region.

The AIM facility provides nearly 50% more space than the operation it replaces and features advanced machining, automation, robotics and inspection technologies that will help improve efficiency, quality, safety and product flow while supporting critical military aircraft programs.

“Today’s celebration is about more than opening a building,” said Pat Roche, president & CEO of Moog Inc. “Moog began as a small, engineer-led startup in 1951 by Bill Moog and has grown into a global leader in advanced motion control over the past 75 years. AIM is part of a broader commitment we’ve made across Western New York, to continue to develop critical technologies, creating high-quality jobs and supporting our customers for generations to come.”

Moog employs more than 4,300 people in Western New York, with approximately 30% of global workforce based there. The new facility is part of more than $300 million Moog has invested in Western New York over the last five years.

Over the next several years, nearly 1,500 parts will transition into the AIM facility, beginning with some of the company’s highest-volume products. The facility will support current military aircraft programs while providing flexibility for future growth and next-generation technologies.

As part of the celebration, Moog also announced a new STEM education initiative in honor of its 75th anniversary. The company unveiled a commitment to fund 75 STEM scholarships of $1,951 each, recognizing the year Moog was founded.