Source: The Signal
Date: 04/01/2026 4:09pm

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Woodward to Relocate 300 Santa Clarita Manufacturing Jobs to Illinois Facility
Woodward Inc., Santa Clarita’s largest manufacturer and fifth-largest private employer, announced it will relocate its servo-hydraulic control valve production line to Illinois, shifting about 300 of its 730 local jobs over the next 12 to 18 months. The company said the move is intended to improve efficiency and customer service, while city officials emphasized it represents a partial shift rather than a full departure and pledged support for affected workers.

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