Ontic accelerates growth strategy with major new Florida facility investment expanding its South Florida aerospace production footprint and long term operations

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Ontic, a global manufacturer serving both civil and military aviation markets, is continuing its rapid expansion with a new investment in South Florida. The company has signed a long-term lease for a 100,000-square-foot facility in Weston, Florida, marking another step in its steady global growth strategy and strengthening its presence in the region’s aviation manufacturing sector.

The new site becomes Ontic’s tenth facility worldwide and significantly increases its operational capacity in the United States. Located less than 20 miles from the company’s existing 65,000-square-foot facility in Miramar, the Weston location is designed to complement and expand Ontic’s production capabilities rather than replace or duplicate existing operations.

The Miramar facility, which opened in 2025, has already been handling maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities. The new Weston site, in contrast, will focus on Original Equipment (OE) production, allowing the company to separate key parts of its manufacturing process while still keeping operations closely connected within the same regional hub.

Together, the two facilities give Ontic more flexibility at a time when demand for aerospace components continues to rise globally. The company says this dual-site structure in South Florida is critical for scaling production while maintaining efficiency and reliability for customers in both civil aviation and defense sectors.

A key driver behind this expansion is Ontic’s growing portfolio of licensed product lines. As the company acquires additional manufacturing rights and expands its offerings, it requires more physical space and production capacity. The Weston facility is expected to play a central role in accommodating that growth.

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The investment is also part of a broader pattern of expansion across multiple regions. Ontic has been increasing its global footprint, including a recent acquisition of an MRO facility in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. That site is expected to become fully operational by September 2026, further strengthening the company’s international support network.

“As our business continues to expand, we are proactively securing the capacity to support our operational requirements today and for the foreseeable future,” said Brian Sartain, Chief Operating Officer at Ontic. “Weston gives us an additional dedicated site for OE production and the room to keep taking on new lines, all while maintaining the availability and reliability our customers depend on.

“South Florida continues to be a center of aviation manufacturing for the entire sector and we will benefit from the highly skilled workforce that resides there. This site had everything we needed to invest for the long term.”

Those comments reflect a broader industry trend that has seen South Florida become a major hub for aerospace manufacturing and aviation services. The region’s combination of skilled labor, established aviation infrastructure, and proximity to international markets continues to attract global companies looking to expand operations.

Before operations can begin, however, the Weston facility will undergo significant upgrades. The company has outlined plans for expanded power capacity, full-building air conditioning, and specialized interior finishes tailored specifically for aerospace manufacturing. These improvements are expected to ensure the facility meets the technical requirements needed for high-precision production work.

While construction and upgrades are ongoing, the timeline suggests the facility will become operational in 2027. Once active, it will add substantial new manufacturing capability to Ontic’s existing network, helping the company meet growing global demand for aerospace components and systems.

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Industry observers note that Ontic’s expansion reflects broader momentum in the aviation supply chain, where manufacturers are increasingly investing in additional capacity to keep up with rising demand for both commercial and defense aircraft parts. The combination of OE production in Weston and MRO operations in Miramar positions the company to handle multiple stages of the aircraft lifecycle within a single regional ecosystem.

For Ontic, the Weston facility is more than just an expansion of square footage. It represents a long-term bet on South Florida as a strategic base for aerospace manufacturing, as well as a response to increasing global demand for reliable, high-quality aviation components.

As the company continues to scale its operations across continents, the new Florida site signals both confidence in the region’s workforce and a clear commitment to sustained growth in the aviation sector.