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CBC Global Ammunition, one of the largest ammunition manufacturers in the world, has announced a significant investment in Oklahoma. The company plans to build a $300 million facility at the MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor, creating approximately 350 new jobs. Governor Kevin Stitt, along with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, revealed the news during the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA Investment Summit.
The new facility, known as CBC USA, will produce a wide range of centerfire cartridges, including 9mm to 12.7mm, and will supply law enforcement, military, and commercial markets. According to Governor Stitt the decision to expand in Oklahoma was influenced by the state’s pro-business climate, logistical advantages, and support for the Second Amendment.
“Oklahoma is so excited that CBC USA is going to make its home here,” said Governor Stitt. “Because of our business-friendly policies, our support of law enforcement and the Second Amendment, and our unbeatable logistical advantage, it is a no-brainer for companies to choose our state. I’m thrilled to welcome the CBC team here and I can’t wait to watch them grow here in Oklahoma.”
“We are thrilled to bring our new manufacturing operations to Oklahoma,” said Fabio Mazzaro, President of CBC and board member of CBC Global Ammunition. “This facility will be a cornerstone for our future growth in the world’s most important market for small caliber ammunition. With in-house production of all components, propellant and critical energetic raw materials we envisage to build an industry-leading and fully vertically integrated company. We believe that the region’s supportive business environment makes Oklahoma an ideal location for CBC USA.”
“This is a perfect example of what can happen when we work together to benefit Oklahoma,” said John Budd, Oklahoma Department of Commerce CEO. “Gov. Stitt, the Legislature, the Commerce team and all our partners have put in the work to create the ideal business environment for ammunition manufacturers like CBC to thrive. This win is huge for Oklahoma’s rapidly growing Aerospace and Defense industry, and I’m thankful for the work the MidAmerica team did to make this win possible.”
The facility will be built on over 550 acres of historic land originally used for munitions production during World War II. David Stewart, CEO of MidAmerica Industrial Park, highlighted the significance of this investment, stating that it marks a new chapter in the park’s legacy of defense-related manufacturing.
The project is supported by the Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund, which has helped generate over 2,400 jobs and a $400 million GDP impact in the past three years. The groundbreaking ceremony for the facility is expected to take place in late 2025, signaling a major step forward in Oklahoma’s economic development and its growing aerospace and defense industry.