From staff reports CBC Global Ammunition, one of the world’s largest ammunition manufacturers, is expanding its operations to Oklahoma.
CBC envisions a $300 million investment for a new facility at the Mid-America Industrial Park in Pryor that is expected to create 350 jobs.
The state Commerce Department and Gov. Kevin Stitt issued the announcement earlier this month.
“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,” the governor said. “I’m thrilled to welcome the CBC team to Oklahoma.”
CBC, the holding company for an international group in the ammunition sector, is one of the world’s leading producers of military and civilian ammunition for portable weapons.
A key supplier to the U.S. military and allied forces worldwide, CBC also serves law enforcement and commercial markets. Magtech Ammunition Inc. acts as its master distributor in the U.S. for all brands within the group.
“This facility will be a cornerstone for our future growth in the world’s most important market for small caliber ammunition,” said Fabio Mazzaro, president of CBC and board member of CBC Global 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 9mm up to 12.7mm, 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, CEO of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. “Governor 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 groundbreaking is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 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,” said David Stewart, CEO of the industrial park. “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 Mid-America offers to global manufacturers seeking to expand in the Nation’s heartland.”
Oklahoma was able to seal the deal with CBC thanks in large part to the Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund. This incentive is performance-based, with funds distributed only after agreed-upon benchmarks are achieved. Over the past three years, companies participating in the closing fund have created 2,400 jobs with a Gross Domestic Product contribution of $400 million.
CBC Global Ammunition is the holding company for several renowned brands in the small-caliber ammunition sector, including CBC, Magtech, MEN and Sinterfire, as well as New Lachaussée and Fritz Werner – two internationally recognized companies specialized in machinery for ammunition production.
With more than 4,000 skilled professionals across Brazil, the U.S., Germany, Belgium, and India, and an annual output of nearly two billion rounds, CBC is one of the world’s largest ammunition manufacturers.