WestWind Technologies recently held a ground breaking for its new 64,000-square-foot facility in Jetplex Industrial Park.

WestWind was founded in 1999 and moved to Huntsville in 2000 as an aircraft parts manufacturer. The new facility will serve as an expansion of services for the company’s military and commercial aviation clients. The facility was specifically designed around every helicopter located in Redstone Arsenal. WestWind’s new facility was made possible by a completely privately funded venture.

“The new facility marks a new level of service for this region,” said Roger Messik, COO of WestWind Technologies.

“This is absolutely a great project. We have enjoyed a fruitful relationship with WestWing over the years and they have served an integral part of the Jetplex community,” said Jeff Sikes, Chairman of the Huntsville Airport Authority.

Both Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Madison Mayor Paul Finley were on hand to give congratulatory remarks and comments about the event.

“What happened with WestWind is a culmination of a big dream. The city of Huntsville looks for companies with long-range plans such as WestWind,” said Battle.

Finley talked about the importance of partnerships in doing business as well as the importance of partnerships in civic matters. “I have worked with WestWind in the past and I can tell you how innovative they were looking for partners,” said Finley. “It doesn’t surprise me at all that this has occurred.”