Grand Forks Factory Prepares for Cirrus Jet Production

Stephen Pope

Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 08:49 PM ET

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Cirrus expanded its Grand Forks factory by installing a new, 40-ton autoclave oven for in-house production of composite parts like carbon-fiber main spars for the Cirrus Jet.
This strategic move is projected to save the company millions over the next decade and enhance the strength and durability of the jet's composite components by bringing outsourced manufacturing in-house.
The facility housing the autoclave is expected to be completed by the end of next month, with the oven becoming operational by mid-August.
The expansion supports Cirrus's plans to roll out the latest Cirrus Jet prototype later this year and commence certification flight testing next year.

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Cirrus today announced the expansion of its Grand Forks, North Dakota, factory, the site of a brand new autoclave oven that will be used in the production of the Cirrus Jet.

Modifications to the Grand Forks facility began in May and the autoclave was delivered today, Cirrus said. The building housing the autoclave will be constructed around the oven, and is expected to be complete by the end of next month and go into operation in mid-August.