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Pilatus Opens $123 Million Composites Center in Switzerland

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Pilatus has placed a new composites development and production center into operation in Nidwalden, Switzerland, its most expensive facility investment to date. The sustainable complex will consolidate composite-materials activities and house approximately 300 employees, expanding the manufacturer’s aerospace production capabilities.

Discovered 2026-08-14T03:35:06.245063-07:00 | 2026-08-14T03:35:06.245063-07:00

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  • The $123 million facility is Pilatus’ largest-ever investment in a production site, signaling a substantial commitment to expanding and consolidating aerospace manufacturing capacity.
  • Bringing composite-materials development and production together under one roof is intended to strengthen control over a strategically important aircraft-manufacturing capability.
  • The Nidwalden complex will employ approximately 300 people, making it a significant addition to Pilatus’ industrial workforce.

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