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JGA Space & Defense Expands, Adding 40 Jobs in Huntersville

12/2/2025

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JGA Space & Defense, formerly Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions, will expand its Huntersville operations in 2026 after acquisition by Torque Capital Group, creating 40 jobs and investing $25 million.
A 60,000-square-foot facility will open in early 2026 and double the workforce to 70 employees with an average salary of $55,000.
Local officials, including Huntersville Mayor Christy Clark, support the expansion, citing benefits for the community and North Carolina’s aerospace sector.

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JGA Space & Defense, formerly Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions, will expand its Huntersville operations in 2026 after acquisition by Torque Capital Group, creating 40 jobs and investing $25 million.
A 60,000-square-foot facility will open in early 2026 and double the workforce to 70 employees with an average salary of $55,000.
Local officials, including Huntersville Mayor Christy Clark, support the expansion, citing benefits for the community and North Carolina’s aerospace sector.