PROCON and Hitchiner break ground on 57,000 s/f shared services operations facility

Milford, NH Hitchiner, in partnership with PROCON’s integrated design and construction team, has officially broken ground on a new 57,000 s/f shared services operations facility at its Elm St. campus. This building will house value-added services used across Hitchiner’s various business units, representing a milestone in the company’s ongoing investment in its customers, employees, and the broader community.

Local officials, community members, and representatives from both Hitchiner and PROCON gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for the expansion. Once completed, the new facility will not only enhance the services offered to Hitchiner’s customers but also create new job opportunities and foster professional growth for existing employees. This facility underscores Hitchiner’s commitment to reinvesting in its operations and contributing to the economic vitality of the local area.

The new building will complete Hitchiner’s Elm St. campus, encompassing the entire value stream for fully finished investment casting-based aerospace components, including blades, vanes, and combustor panels. This streamlined operation is designed to boost production efficiency and support Hitchiner’s growing aerospace division.

“We are thrilled to partner with PROCON on this significant expansion,” said John Morison, CEO & president of Hitchiner. “This facility is a testament to our commitment to manufacturing world-class products, while also contributing to the growth and success of both our employees and the community we call home.”

“We are proud to collaborate with Hitchiner on this important project,” said John Stebbins, CEO of PROCON. “Our partnership is rooted in a shared dedication to innovation and quality, and we are excited to design and build a facility that will help Hitchiner continue its legacy of excellence.”

This new facility is part of Hitchiner’s broader strategy to support its customers across the aerospace, automotive, and commercial sectors by investing in cutting-edge technology and infrastructure. Finding ways to do things smarter has been a driving philosophy at Hitchiner for generations. Hitchiner’s exclusive countergravity casting techniques, pioneered in the 1970s, are generally considered to be one of the most significant advancements in casting technology.

“We are thrilled with this addition to Hitchiner’s corporate campus,” said Lincoln Daley, town administrator. “The new facility represents the company’s continued commitment to innovation, quality, and community investment. The expansion brings new job opportunities, stimulating the local/regional economy and supporting workforce development. We look forward to their continued success and positive and lasting impact on Milford.”

“New Hampshire’s manufacturing sector is one of the core pillars of our state’s economy and produces high quality jobs and economic activity that enhances the quality of life of all Granite Staters. Hitchiner’s continued investment and commitment to New Hampshire is huge part of this success and this exciting expansion builds on an amazing history of company growth and prosperity that has strengthened our state’s business climate immensely,” said Michael Skelton, president & CEO of BIA NH