Empire State Development Corporation

08/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/14/2026 14:30

Governor Hochul Celebrates Moog Inc.’s 75th Anniversary and a $150M Investment in a New Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Facility

Celebration Features a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the 150,000-square-foot Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM) Facility at Moog's East Aurora Campus

Leading Aerospace and Defense and Industrial Motion Control Company Employs More Than 14,000 People Worldwide; Continues To Drive Significant Economic Impact Across New York State

Stills of Moog Inc. Are Available

Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the 75th anniversary of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), showcasing decades of cutting-edge innovation in the fields of aerospace, defense, industrial automation, and medical technology. From supplying vital flight control and critical motion control systems on virtually every commercial aircraft platform, to steering historic and future space exploration missions like NASA's Artemis campaign, Moog enters its next era with more than 14,000 global employees dedicated to sustainable innovation and advanced engineering excellence. As a global designer, manufacturer, and integrator of high-performance motion control systems and components, Moog's 75th anniversary is not just a celebration of a historic past, but a testament to a future built on New York innovation. Moog remains a driving force in building a stronger, more resilient, and highly advanced New York economy for generations to come.

"For 75 years, Moog has stood as a crown jewel of New York manufacturing, transforming Western New York into a global hub for aerospace and technological innovation," Governor Hochul said. "From its humble beginnings in an East Aurora hangar to its modern role shaping precision motion-control systems, Moog's legacy is proof that when we invest in New York ingenuity and high-tech manufacturing, it results in good-paying jobs for our communities."

As Moog Inc. celebrates its 75th anniversary, the company reflects on a legacy of precision engineering and innovation that began in East Aurora in 1951. Founded by Bill Moog, Art Moog, and Lou Geyer following the invention of the revolutionary electrohydraulic servo valve, Moog has grown from a small startup into a multi-billion-dollar global enterprise.

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