Eaton has begun construction on an $18.5 million expansion project in Orchard Park, New York, a move expected to add 100 jobs to its current workforce of 450 employees. The project involves building a 50,000-square-foot facility at the Krog Industrial Center in Erie County, increasing Eaton’s manufacturing capacity by 40 percent. The new space will allow the company to consolidate assembly, testing, warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations.
Governor Kathy Hochul commented on the development: “New York is committed to helping companies like Eaton invest in Western New York and create quality manufacturing jobs. This latest expansion by Eaton will create new, good-paying jobs and is evidence of New York’s extraordinary workforce, thriving manufacturing sector and the role both play in strengthening our economy and national security.”
Mike Nero, General Manager for Eaton’s Aerospace Group Mission Systems Actuation division, said: “The expansion in Orchard Park will allow us to keep up with the military’s growing demand on key defense programs. By significantly increasing our production capacity, we can now provide actuation technology currently used exclusively by the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Navy as well. Our investment in Orchard Park will ensure the site can serve defense, space and commercial aerospace customers well into the future.”
To support this project, Empire State Development (ESD) is providing up to $2 million through its performance-based Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit program. The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) has also approved $434,348 in property tax savings over ten years and $875,000 in sales tax savings related to purchases for this expansion.
At its Orchard Park location, Eaton manufactures technologies such as oxygen systems and actuation devices for use in commercial aircraft as well as defense and space applications.
Construction is scheduled for completion by July 2026. Additional investments in machinery and equipment are planned after that as production ramps up.
Hope Knight, President, CEO and Commissioner of Empire State Development said: “ESD is growing New York State’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem thanks to forward-looking companies like Eaton. It will create 100 new jobs in Orchard Park to support the mission-critical technology, which is a huge win for the regional economy. We congratulate Eaton on its success in Western New York.”
John Cappellino of ECIDA noted: “Eaton Mission systems is one of Western New York’s most important employers, investing more than $47 million each year in annual payroll locally. In April the ECIDA Board approved $434,348 in future property tax savings over ten years and $875,000 in sales tax savings on project-related purchases for this expansion, creating and preserving hundreds of jobs in Erie County.”
State Senator Patrick M. Gallivan stated: “Eaton’s decision to expand its operations in Orchard Park is good news for Western New York, sending a positive message about the strength of the local manufacturing sector and the quality of our workforce. The company’s investment, combined with financial support from the state and Erie County, will help create new jobs and ensure Eaton will continue to serve its customers for many years to come. Congratulations to everyone involved.”
Assemblymember Patrick Burke added: “I’m pleased to see continued investment and job growth taking root in Orchard Park. This expansion underscores our community’s strong foundation and promise for the future, and I appreciate Eaton’s commitment to our prosperity.”
Founded in 1911 with revenues nearing $25 billion last year,Eaton operates globally across multiple sectors including aerospace.
Empire State Development remains focused on promoting business growth across all regions of New York State.Learn more about ESD here.
