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Ontario aviation manufacturer touted by defense minister announces relocation to Poland, 165 jobs to be cut
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Ontario aviation manufacturer touted by defense minister announces relocation to Poland, 165 jobs to be cut

From Global News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Woodward Inc. announced it will close its aviation systems manufacturing facility in Peterborough, Ontario, in August 2027.
  • The closure will result in the loss of approximately 165 jobs as production shifts to Krakow, Poland.
  • The company cited a need to align operations with future growth and customer demand, a decision that contrasts with previous positive statements about the facility's potential.

Woodward Inc., a manufacturer of specialized electromechanical systems for aviation, has announced plans to close its facility in Peterborough, Ontario, by the end of August 2027. The move will impact about 165 employees as production is transitioned to the company's facility in Krakow, Poland.

After reviewing operations, financial goals, and anticipated customer demand, we determined the Peterborough site is not suited to support future growth.

— Woodward Inc.The company's official statement explaining the reason for the closure.

Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, Woodward acquired the Peterborough site in July 2025. The company stated that after reviewing its operations, financial goals, and anticipated customer demand, it determined the Peterborough location was "not suited to support future growth." Engineering support currently based in Peterborough will be relocated to Krakow and Sofia, Bulgaria.

The facility is scheduled to close on Aug. 31, 2027. We recognize the real impact this move has on the people working at our Peterborough site and are committed to managing the transition thoughtfully and respectfully, as well as in line with our obligations.

— Woodward Inc.The company's statement acknowledging the impact on employees.

This announcement stands in contrast to the positive outlook expressed by Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty and Peterborough MP Emma}',

We will continue to engage with the union in good faith and in accordance with applicable laws.

— Woodward Inc.The company's commitment regarding negotiations with the union.
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Originally published by Global News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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