PBS Aerospace to open North American headquarters and manufacturing center in Roswell; company plans up to $20 million investment and about 100 jobs

Mayor Kurt Wilson announced that PBS Aerospace will establish its North American headquarters, research-and-development and manufacturing operations in Roswell, Georgia, with the company planning to invest up to $20,000,000 and create roughly 100 jobs. Mayor Wilson said the company will renovate an existing building at 1350 North Meadow and build a new facility at Tech Village Northside.

The announcement followed remarks from company leaders and state officials. "This is a momentous occasion for the city of Roswell," Mayor Kurt Wilson said, framing the move as part of a multi-year economic development effort. Aaron Durham, CEO of PBS Aerospace North America, said the company will produce its small turbojet engines in Roswell and build a U.S. supplier base: "we're gonna make thousands of these here in Roswell." Commissioners and state economic-development officials said the location will link local talent, suppliers and research institutions.

Why it matters: Georgia officials noted aerospace is a major export industry for the state and said the project ties into broader workforce and supply-chain plans. Pat Wilson, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, said the investment creates job opportunities and strengthens Georgia's aerospace ecosystem, including collaboration prospects with Georgia Tech and state suppliers.

Company and job details: City and company representatives described the investment as "up to $20,000,000" and stated the facility is expected to bring "approximately a hundred high skilled jobs" with a median salary the city quoted as $150,000. PBS leaders named two small engines (identified in remarks as the TJ 40 and the TJ 80) that the company intends to produce for commercial and defense customers; Aaron Durham said U.S. defense customers have interest in the engines for high-speed drones and related systems. Durham said manufacturing in Roswell will create additional supplier jobs across Georgia and nearby states.

Timeline and site plans: Officials said PBS Aerospace expects to occupy an existing space at 1350 North Meadow and construct a new building at Tech Village Northside. City remarks indicated PBS planned to move into the renovated facility in April (two months after the announcement) and begin full operations in September 2025.

Local and international context: City officials described the project as the product of a trade mission to the Czech Republic and long-standing ties between Roswell and PBS Group, the company's Czech parent. Local economic-development leaders and Roswell business partners credited a multi‑year recruitment effort and a trade mission that facilitated introductions between the city and PBS leadership.

No formal city action recorded: The press conference recorded an economic-development announcement and statements by company and government representatives; the transcript does not show a formal city vote, contract award, or incentive package approval during the event. City staff and the company described next steps for permitting and construction but did not record a formal council action at the event.

What to watch next: Officials said PBS Aerospace will work with local hiring partners and state agencies as it prepares to hire; the city said staff and company leaders will follow up on permitting, supplier development and workforce pipelines. Additional details on incentives, lease agreements, or city approvals were not provided at the press conference and were described as matters for ongoing staff work.