The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) announced on May 13 that CBC Global Ammunition—one of the largest ammunition manufacturers in the world—is expanding its operations with a planned $300 million investment for a new facility at the MidAmerica Industrial Park in northeast Oklahoma. The project is expected to create 350 jobs.
“Oklahoma is so excited that CBC USA is going to make its home here,” said Gov. 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.”
CBC Global Ammunition—the holding company for an international group in the ammunition sector that includes Magtech, Sinterfire, CBC and MEN—is one of the world’s leading producers of military and civilian ammunition for portable weapons. A key supplier to the United States military and allied forces worldwide, the company also serves law enforcement and commercial markets. Magtech Ammunition is its master distributor in the United States for all brands within the group.
“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.”
Globally, CBC has more than 4,000 employees and produces nearly two billion rounds of ammunition each year. The new Oklahoma facility will be capable of producing all centerfire cartridges, from 9 mm NATO up to 12.7 mm (.50), and will supply law enforcement, U.S. military and the U.S. sports and hunting market.
“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.”
CBC will build its new manufacturing facility on more than 550 acres at MidAmerica Industrial Park within the historic land originally used as a munitions factory during World War II. The ground-breaking is expected to take place in the 4th quarter of 2025.
CBC Global Ammunition is also the holding company for New Lachaussée and Fritz Werner—two internationally recognized companies specializing in machinery for ammunition production.
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