AdvancedManufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing 

View our At-A-Glance publication for more Greater Oklahoma City data Contact us

KEY STATS ABOUT ADVANCED MANUFACTURING:

• Oklahoma was recently named the 11th-best state in the U.S. for manufacturing by Site Selection Group. Manufacturers like The Climate Control Group, Duracoatings Holdings, LSB Industries, HIS Paint, M-D Building Products, and United Dynamics not only show the diversity of what can be made in our state, but they also show the scalability of Oklahoma-based manufacturing.  
• Manufacturing is a critical economic sector in Oklahoma City, employing more than 34,000 people and accounting for 5% of the jobs in the metro. There are currently 1,285 payrolled manufacturing business establishments in Oklahoma City.
• Greater Oklahoma City has business costs that routinely rank 15% below the national average and between 25-50% below most major coastal markets. Save more on your bottom line and stretch your dollars even further.
• Greater Oklahoma City is located in the geographic center of North America, the United States and the growing south-central region. It is equidistant from the east and west coasts and major trade partners of Canada and Mexico. All major trade hubs and more than 411 million residents are within 1800 miles of Oklahoma City. That means not only can you easily source materials and other inputs, you can get outputs to your customers profitably as well. 

What's new in the sector:

• Simple Modern to open manufacturing facility in OKC. Read More>>
• Oklahoma was recently named the 11th-best state in the U.S. for manufacturing by Site Selection Group. Read More>>
• M-D Building Products celebrates more than a century of manufacturing success in OKC. Read More>>
• The Oklahoma Department of Commerce launched the first key piece of its Supply Chain Oklahoma, Connex Oklahoma. The tool allows Oklahoma manufacturers to connect, find alternate suppliers, explore production capabilities, and view their supply chain visually. It also helps manufacturers identify single-supplier risks, and find opportunities for diversification in their supply chain. Read More>>
• Wheeler Bio, a startup drug manufacturer, will anchor a new $240-million development in OKC's Innovation District. Read More>>

How can we help you?

The Greater Oklahoma City Partnership is here to assist companies who are expanding their operations and considering the region for new investment. Our business development and research teams can help you with data collection, site selection, incentive requirements and other areas of need for your evaluation process. For questions or assistance, please contact:

Brooke Hoehner
Business Development Manager
405-290-7061
bhoehner@okcchamber.com