Major aerospace and defense technology company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility with more than 130,000 square-feet of manufacturing space in Hanover, Maryland. This investment will allow Northrop Grumman to manufacture various spacecraft components that are critical to mission success, and is a major part of bolstering the company’s aerospace influence across the state and nationwide.

Northrop Grumman currently has over 14,000 employees in Maryland, and over the last two years has invested more than $115 million in the state’s manufacturing sector, with $20 million invested in Hanover. As a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and workforce development, Northrop Grumman has been a strong and reliable partner for the state of Maryland.

During a recent ribbon cutting ceremony at the facility, Nick DiCamillo, vice president of manufacturing and operations at Northrop Grumman, said, “We are well known in the industry for producing highly reliable products, and the employees in Hanover are a huge reason for that reputation. This new facility will strengthen that legacy while bringing design and production together under one roof, ultimately boosting our efficiency and expanding our capacity. Hanover is a testament to the investments we’ve made to ensure we have the capability to meet our customers’ needs.”

Maryland Commerce’s Assistant Secretary John Gilstrap attended the ribbon cutting event, where he gave brief remarks and discovered first-hand just how much the Northrop Grumman facility does for the aerospace sector.

“I was privileged to see Northrop Grumman’s mission-enabling products on display in Howard County today. This investment highlights Maryland’s strength in advanced manufacturing and aerospace innovation,” said Assistant Secretary John Gilstrap. “Northrop Grumman continues to be a valued partner to the state by creating jobs, advancing technology, and reinforcing our state’s role in supporting critical missions across the country.”