MidAmerica Industrial Park and CBC Global Ammunition announce selection of Oklahoma for new CBC USA manufacturing facility
05/15/2025
CBC Global Ammunition to invest $300M and create 350 new jobs
MidAmerica Industrial Park’s legacy as a defense manufacturing hub is being redefined for the future. Officials with MidAmerica and CBC Global Ammunition announced the company is expanding its global footprint with a major U.S. investment to launch CBC USA. A world leader in ammunition for portable weapons, CBC will invest $300 million in building a state-of-the-art ammunition manufacturing facility at MidAmerica and create 350 new jobs in northeast Oklahoma.
“Today marks another milestone moment for MidAmerica Industrial Park and our historic land,” said David Stewart, CEO of MidAmerica. “What was once a munitions facility supporting America’s efforts in World War II is now poised to become the future of ammunition manufacturing with CBC Global Ammunition’s investment. This milestone is more than an economic victory—it’s a powerful continuation of our legacy. We are honored to welcome CBC to MidAmerica, where history, innovation and opportunity come together to build a stronger future for Oklahoma and the nation.”
The new facility reinforces CBC’s long-term commitment to the U.S. defense industry and domestic manufacturing. As part of CBC Global Ammunition, CBC USA brings more than a century of expertise to the U.S. market, establishing one of the country’s most advanced and vertically integrated ammunition production operations.
“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.”
State leaders welcomed the announcement as a win for Oklahoma’s economy and defense sector.
“Oklahoma is so excited that CBC USA is going to make its home here,” said Gov. Kevin 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.”
“This is a perfect example of what can happen when we work together to benefit Oklahoma,” said John Budd, CEO of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. “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 USA will manufacture a full range of cartridges including 9mm, 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50 BMG, serving military, law enforcement, sport shooting, self-defense and hunting markets. The facility will replicate CBC’s world-class manufacturing processes, ensuring full control over critical components—cases, bullets, primers, powder and nitrocellulose, a key energetic material in global short supply.
In December 1941, the United States formally entered World War II, and war materials production became a national priority. The Department of Defense acquired 16,000 acres between Pryor Creek and Chouteau and built a munitions plant to support the war effort. Pryor was selected for its access to water, hydroelectric power and a capable workforce. After the war, the site transitioned to state ownership and eventually became MidAmerica Industrial Park.
“Today, MidAmerica Industrial Park’s rich history comes full circle, and the reasons considered during its site-selection process then still hold true today. Our success in recruiting and retaining more than 80 employers at MidAmerica, and more than 5,000 employees, means we are continuously seeking ways to improve the park and its amenities,” Stewart said.
According to research by the Tulsa Regional Chamber, the capital investment of this project will support $174 million in gross domestic product and $439.9 million in output, or the value of industry production in northeast Oklahoma. When fully operational, the 350 new direct jobs created by this project will stimulate an additional 634 indirect and induced jobs across the region, collectively generating more than $66 million in total labor income. Annual operations of CBC also are expected to generate about $33.5 million in local, state and federal tax revenue.
“The Tulsa Regional Chamber is excited to welcome a global company with the pedigree of CBC Global Ammunition to northeast Oklahoma. Our attraction team at Tulsa’s Future, the Chamber’s regional economic development partnership, strives to better the lives of Oklahomans by recruiting companies that provide livable wages and long-term stability,” said Chamber President and CEO Mike Neal. “This foreign investment of $300 million not only furthers the reputation of MidAmerica as one of the premier industrial parks in the world, but it also sends a message that northeast Oklahoma is an affordable and sustainable place to do big business. What CBC Global Ammunition is doing here goes far beyond constructing a new facility. This is a commitment to the people of this region.”