JOPLIN, MO – November 21, 2024
EaglePicher Technologies (“EaglePicher”), a leader in the Defense and Aerospace manufacturing industry known for its battery technology, energetic devices, and battery management systems, will be breaking ground on a new Energetics Facility in Joplin, Missouri on November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm.
The scope of the project is quite extensive. The facility will feature state-of-the-art advancements in manufacturing technology with semi-automation capabilities, and advanced software for data retrieval and tracking. It is expected to create an annual revenue capacity of $80M for the company. This, in turn, will stimulate expanded job growth over the next several years. “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,” states Matt Housh, Vice-President & General Manager - Energetics Business Unit.
“We are excited to collaborate with EaglePicher Technologies on their new project in Joplin, Missouri,” claims a representative from Cromwell Architects Engineers, one of EaglePicher’s collaborators on the project. “This partnership reflects our commitment to advancing manufacturing technologies and supporting the growth and development of the local community. We are proud to contribute to EaglePicher's growth in advanced manufacturing, supporting critical technologies for our military and beyond. We are honored to play a role in fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities in the region.”
To complete the project, EaglePicher worked with several partners: Nabholz Construction, Conway, Arkansas; Cromwell Architects Engineers, Little Rock, Arkansas; MOKAN Joplin, Joplin Chamber of Commerce, City of Joplin; and the Missouri Department of Economic Development. ArentFox Schiff LLP provided legal counsel to EaglePicher.
