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Hartzell Unveils Innovation Center at Its Ohio HQ

JobsOhio $2M grant supports aerospace research and development in Piqua

An interior shot of a brightly-lit advanced composite manufacturing production facility with clean concrete floors, moveable fixtures, overhead lift, and advanced tooling. — The Hartzell Propeller Innovation Center builds on the expansion already underway at the company’s headquarters in Piqua, Ohio, which integrates advanced materials manufacturing and aerospace technology.

By Amy Wilder • Writer

February 20, 2026

Hartzell Propeller opened its Innovation Center in Piqua, Ohio, with support from a $2 million grant from JobsOhio, the state’s economic development organization. The company has invested $30 million in the facility and equipment and expects to invest more than $10 million over the next five years.

The company secured the grant through JobsOhio’s Research & Development Center Grant Program, which supports corporate R&D centers in the state. As part of the agreement, Hartzell commits to creating jobs and maintaining operations in Ohio. The company currently employs more than 350 people at its headquarters.

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