# H.B. Fuller to build Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Charlotte, N.C.

H.B. Fuller announced a new Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Charlotte, N.C., a purpose-built facility for aerospace adhesives manufacturing and innovation. The facility is expected to open in early 2027.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-05-06
- Where: Charlotte, N.C., United States
- Starts operating: Q1 2027
- Status: announced
- Products: aerospace adhesives
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [H.B. Fuller](https://endata.com/companies/8240.md)

## Sources

- [nasdaq.com](https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/hb-fuller-announces-aerospace-manufacturing-center-excellence-2026-05-06), 2026-05-06: "The investment marks a significant milestone in H.B. Fuller’s long-term growth strategy."
- [paint.org](https://www.paint.org/h-b-fuller-announces-aerospace-manufacturing-center-of-excellence/), 2026-05-07: "This Manufacturing Center of Excellence brings together advanced infrastructure, deep technical expertise, and rigorous quality systems in one purpose-built operation."
- [european-coatings.com](https://www.european-coatings.com/news/h-b-fuller-unveils-aerospace-manufacturing-centre-of-excellence-in-usa/), 2026-05-11: "The facility, expected to be operational by early 2027, represents a milestone in the company’s long-term growth strategy."
- [specialchem.com](https://www.specialchem.com/adhesives/news/h-b-fuller-s-new-facility-extends-aerospace-adhesive-supply-continuity), 2026-05-13: "The facility will consolidate specialized manufacturing, packaging, testing, and quality operations on a single site engineered to meet aerospace-grade requirements."

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