LaCroix Precision Optics Expands Batesville, Arkansas, Manufacturing Operations
06/09/2025
The investment will include new equipment and an additional 18,750 square feet at the company’s existing manufacturing facility which will allow it to support a 10-year military contract. Operations are scheduled to begin in December 2025.
“LaCroix Precision Optics is excited to expand our operations in Batesville, Arkansas to support a multi-year military contract that will help restore a critical supply chain to the United States,” said Kirk Warden, President of LaCroix Precision Optics. “This expansion will allow us to enhance our capabilities with advanced equipment and additional manufacturing space. We are incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of our employees, whose efforts make this growth possible. We also want to thank our state and local officials for their unwavering support in making this expansion a reality. We’re proud to create over 100 new jobs for the Batesville community.”
LaCroix Precision Optics is a manufacturer of high precision optics and produces a range of custom optics, including spherical lenses, achromats, aspheres, windows and wedges, and prisms and beam splitters.
“LaCroix Precision Optics is expanding in Batesville, Arkansas – continuing a trend of growth in the Natural State for over several decades,” added Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “Long-term economic success doesn’t happen by accident – it’s the result of great companies, vibrant communities, and a strong workforce. With LaCroix Precision Optics and Batesville, you have all three. Congratulations to the company and the City of Batesville on this significant expansion that will create over 100 new jobs in the region.”
"LaCroix Precision Optics' continued investment in Batesville is a testament to the strength of our local workforce and the supportive business environment we’ve cultivated here. This expansion not only brings high-quality job opportunities to our community but also reinforces Batesville’s reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing,” added Crystal Johnson, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce CEO. “We are proud to support LaCroix Precision Optics as they grow and continue to make a global impact from Independence County, Arkansas."
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