Centrillium Protein recently broke ground on a new, 112,444-square-foot “no kill” meat processing plant in Midwest City (“City”). When completed in 2024, the plant is expected to employ more than 100 people in one of the most economically challenged areas of the city.

The project was due in part to the establishment of the North Side Improvement District, which is Midwest City’s third Tax Increment Finance district. The district will reimburse City expenses incurred in establishing rail service to the site as well as the cost of necessary offsite public improvements. Centrillium is also looking to take advantage of the Oklahoma Quality Jobs program via the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

Representatives from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce joined Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell last week as the City of Midwest City hosted a VIP reception for Centrillium Protein.

“This is a project we’ve been pursuing for almost two years, and it has been a pleasure to work with Centrillium and the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership in getting to this point,” stated Economic Development Director for the City, Robert Coleman. “The Partnership was instrumental in assisting in resolving utility issues to the site, and for that, we are very thankful.”

Centrillium Protein CEO Jimmy Harrison, a 10-year veteran of the agricultural industry, said Centrillium looked at other places, but Central Oklahoma made the most sense due to proximity of workforce and the availability of rail service.  He credited local government and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for making the development possible.

This is the first of two major industrial projects arriving in Midwest City. American Glass is under contract for a 12-acre site in the Soldier Creek Industrial Park that will be the home to a 95,000-square-foot assembly plant set to break ground in August. The City plans to bring rail service to this site as well, a $2 million commitment.

“The City of Midwest City is investing nearly $10 million in making the transportation and public improvements necessary for two key industrial projects,” Coleman added. “This is further proof of our city council’s commitment to improving the quality of life by creating quality jobs on the north side of the community.”

Information on job opportunities will be available next summer. In the meantime, for more information contact Robert Coleman at (405) 739-1202.