Hapco broke ground on a new 270,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City, marking a significant expansion of the company's U.S. manufacturing footprint and reinforcing its long-term commitment to American manufacturing.

The new facility will expand production capacity for aluminum lighting poles serving commercial, industrial, transportation, municipal, utility, and OEM markets throughout North America. The project is expected to create more than 80 new jobs and strengthen Hapco's ability to support growing customer demand across the Central and Western United States.

"As we celebrate 75 years of American manufacturing excellence, this investment marks an important milestone in Hapco's continued growth," said Tom Hardy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hapco. "Oklahoma City's skilled workforce, strategic location, and business-friendly environment make it an ideal place to expand our manufacturing capabilities and better serve customers across North America."

Expanding Hapco's U.S. Manufacturing Network

The Oklahoma City facility will complement Hapco's headquarters and flagship manufacturing operations in Abingdon, Virginia, increasing domestic production capacity while enhancing logistics efficiency, operational flexibility, and customer service.

"This investment reflects our confidence in American manufacturing and the infrastructure markets we serve," said Chris Dyson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation, Hapco's parent company. "Expanding Hapco's manufacturing network positions the company for continued success while strengthening our ability to support customers nationwide."

The new facility is being developed at OKC 577 Commerce Park in Oklahoma City. The location provides Hapco with strategic access to major transportation networks and customer markets across the Central and Western United States.

Celebrating the Start of Construction

Hapco leaders were joined at the August 4 groundbreaking by Oklahoma state and local officials, economic development partners, customers, construction partners, and members of the business community.

Representatives from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, OKC 577 Commerce Park, Pascal Aughtry & Associates, Van Hoose Construction, Cooper Project Advisors, and SESCO Lighting joined Hapco leadership for the ceremony.

The groundbreaking marked both the beginning of construction in Oklahoma City and the next chapter in Hapco's 75-year manufacturing history.

Investing for the Future

The Oklahoma City facility will allow Hapco to support continued growth in the lighting and infrastructure markets while increasing the company's flexibility to respond to evolving customer needs and market requirements.

Construction is underway, with operations expected to begin in late 2027.

About Hapco

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2026, Hapco is a leading U.S. manufacturer of aluminum and steel lighting poles, including decorative and FHWA-accepted breakaway solutions, as well as solar poles and engineered infrastructure solutions. Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, Hapco serves commercial, industrial, transportation, municipal, utility, and OEM markets throughout North America. 

www.hapco.com