PRYOR, Okla. (OBV) – One of the world’s largest ammunition manufacturers selected Oklahoma for a major expansion that will invest hundreds of millions of dollars into the state and create hundreds of new jobs.
Gov. Kevin Stitt recently announced during the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA Investment Summit that CBC Global Ammunition will build a new facility at MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor, which is in Northeast Oklahoma.
The new facility will be a $300-million investment and is expected to bring 350 new jobs to Oklahoma, according to officials from Stitt’s office.
“Oklahoma is so excited that CBC USA is going to make its home here,” Stitt said. “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.”
The facility will be built on more than 550 acres of historic land originally used for munitions production during World War II.
CBC Global Ammunition is a Brazilian holding company for several prominent small-caliber ammunition sector brands, including CBC, Magtech, MEN, and Sinterfire. The company has operated for almost 100 years and employs more than 3,000 workers across the United States, Brazil Germany, Belgium and India, producing over 1.5 billion rounds of ammunition each year.
The company supplies ammunition to the U.S. military, allied forces, law enforcement and the American sports and hunting market.
“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.”
The facility will produce centerfire cartridges from 9mm up to 12.7mm.
“This is a perfect example of what can happen when we work together to benefit Oklahoma,” said Oklahoma Department of Commerce CEO John Budd. “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’s groundbreaking ceremony at MidAmerica Industrial Park is expected to be held in late 2025.
“MidAmerica Industrial Park has a long and storied history of supporting our nation’s defense, dating back to its origins as a munitions facility during World War II. Today, with CBC Global Ammunition’s investment, we are witnessing the next chapter in that legacy—one that positions MidAmerica as a key player in the future of ammunition manufacturing. This project not only reinforces our commitment to economic growth and job creation in Oklahoma but also underscores the strategic advantages MidAmerica offers to global manufacturers seeking to expand in the Nation’s heartland,” said MidAmerica Industrial Park CEO David Stewart. “We are proud to welcome CBC Global Ammunition and look forward to supporting their success in Oklahoma.”
The Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund helped facilitate CBC’s expansion into Oklahoma.
The Quick Action Closing Fund is a performance-based incentive tool that has helped generate more than 2,400 new jobs and a $400 million GDP impact over the past three years, according to governor’s office officials.
