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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

EaglePicher Technologies Expands Joplin, Missouri, Manufacturing Operations

12/10/2024
Defense and aerospace manufacturer EaglePicher Technologies plans to expand its operations in Joplin, Missouri. The $20.9 million project is expected to create 100 jobs.

The company’s new facility, located at its existing headquarters location, will feature advancements in manufacturing technology with semi-automatic capabilities.

“This investment will position EaglePicher’s energetics business for significant growth, while strengthening our ability to respond to current demands in a premier defense and aerospace manufacturing facility,” said Matt Housh, General Manager of EaglePicher’s Energetics Business Unit.

To support the project EaglePicher Technologies will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation. The company may receive assistance from Missouri One Start, a division of the Department of Economic Development. Missouri One Start assists eligible businesses with their recruitment and training needs.

“Today’s announcement from EaglePicher Technologies is an exciting example of putting our mission of helping Missourians prosper into action,” noted Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “This innovative company’s ongoing commitment to southwest Missouri is providing new investment, creating quality jobs, and supporting industries vital to a secure and prosperous future.”

EaglePicher Technologies is a producer of batteries, power-supply products, and energetic devices. The company serves the mission-critical space, defense, and aviation markets.

“EaglePicher Technologies continues to demonstrate its commitment to the MOKAN region with this significant investment in our community,” added Amy Kauffman, Workforce and Business Expansion Director of the MOKAN Partnership. “The company’s expansion not only strengthens our local economy but also brings high-quality, well-paying jobs to our residents. We are proud to have EaglePicher as a valued partner in advancing our region's growth and innovation, and we look forward to its continued success here.”

“This is truly a landmark development for the City of Joplin,” noted Travis Stephens, President and CEO of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. “The wage levels and number of jobs that will follow are significant and the appreciation of the leadership of Steve Westfall and the Tuthill family, and their vision for EaglePicher, cannot be understated. We are grateful for their confidence in the workforce and the supportive community to locate this unique facility in Joplin.”

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