Milford, NH  – Hitchiner, in partnership with PROCON’s integrated design and construction team, has officially broken ground on a new 57,000-square-foot Shared Services Operations facility at its Elm Street Campus in Milford. This state-of-the-art building will house value-added services used across Hitchiner’s various business units, representing a significant 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 Street 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

With nearly 50 job openings across the organization, Hitchiner is currently hiring and looking to grow its workforce. The openings range from part time to full time, salaried and hourly positions. If you are interested in learning more, you can apply for a job online at https://www.hitchiner.com/join-the-hitchiner-team or in person at 594 Elm Street in Milford, NH.

About Hitchiner 
Hitchiner is the supplier of choice for precision investment castings and casting-based components and assemblies for the aerospace & defense, automotive, and commercial industries. With a legacy spanning over seven decades, the company is a pioneer in the industry, revolutionizing the millennia-old investment casting process with its patented CounterGravity technology. For more information, visit Hitchiner’s website https://www.hitchiner.com/

About PROCON
PROCON is a single-source, architecture, engineering, and construction management firm serving commercial developers throughout the Northeast. For 89 years, the 4th-generation company has been built on integrity, lasting partnerships, and a steadfast commitment to client success. The company’s one-stop-shop approach to design, engineering, and construction services ensures that at PROCON, every solution is just down the hall. For more information, visit PROCON’s website www.proconinc.com