Manufacturing Reboot Program

Manufacturing Reboot Program is sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The Manufacturing Reboot Program assists Oklahoma manufacturing companies in NAICS codes 311111-339999 as they retool to develop new products and/or expand current capabilities.

Manufacturing Reboot Program - Oklahoma Department of Commerce Manufacturing Reboot Program Launched April 10, the Oklahoma Manufacturing Reboot Program was created to address the negative effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Oklahoma businesses, specifically manufacturers. The program assists Oklahoma manufacturers as they retool to develop new products and/or expand current capabilities.

This program utilizes up to $5 million from the Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund to assist existing Oklahoma manufacturers as they retool to develop new products and/or expand current capabilities. In the one week the application was available, Commerce received more than 300 applications. To date, 29 companies have been awarded contracts through the Reboot program.

Those companies are listed below*. *This list will be updated as additional contracts are finalized. Company Location Project Description Access Optics LLC Broken Arrow Expand new product lines including COVID19 test kits Acme Engineering and Manufacturing Corporation Muskogee Design and manufacture and staff training for new product line.

Advantage Controls Muskogee Purchase new machinery and equipment to increase productivity, reduce costs, increase jobs and expand sales of water treatment systems that are critical to the healthcare sector. Ahrberg Milling Cushing Retool new pellet to increase capacity and workforce. Amethyst Research Incorporated Ardmore Purchase of critical equipment and training for staff to operate machinery and expand customer base.

ASC, Inc. Tulsa Purchase new CNC equipment to weld utility poles. Cosmetic Specialty Labs, Inc Lawton Expand retooling of facility to provide PPE. Discovery Plastics, LLC Miami Adding 30K sqft capacity to accommodate aerospace customers and diversify exposure to Oil & Gas.

DuraCoatings Holdings, LLC Oklahoma City Upgrade to produce Level 2 surgical masks primarily for Health Care sector. Factory Direct, Inc. Oklahoma City Purchase critical CNC machinery to improve production line. Ferra Aerospace, Inc. Grove Retool and upgrade facility to increase productivity and customer base.

Gemini Industries, Inc. El Reno Retool to produce new products including hand sanitizers. Hill Manufacturing & Fabrication Broken Arrow Retooling from primarily oil and gas to machinery that can serve other high potential markets.

ImmunoMycologics, Inc. Norman Expand production capacity of COVID19 antibody enzymes Log10 Ponca City Purchase new machinery and equipment to increase productivity, reduce costs around research related to the Health Care sector. Midwest Cooling Towers Chickasha Adding equipment for a new and expanded product line in Oklahoma Mint Turbines, LLC Stroud Purchase machinery for critical supply to tier 1 manufacturer.

MST Manufacturing LLC Claremore Purchase materials and machinery to satisfy new and potential contracts for future business. Newell Coach Miami Expand motorhome paint facilities and increase capacity and capability to take on more customers and access new markets. No Man's Land Foods, LLC Enid Repurposing vacant building for increased production line to serve new markets.

OGI Process Equipmet Sand Springs Upgrade and update machinery and equipment, train and hire new staff and increase productivity. Oklahoma Custom Coating LLC Seminole Update paint production line and increase capacity. PARK DENTAL RESEARCH CORP ARDMORE Develop rapid deployment of nanotechnology disinfectant product in Oklahoma and across the United States.

Parks Manufacturing LLC Seminole Upgrade machinery and equipment and training to improve productivity and attract new markets. Parrish Enterprises, Ltd. Enid Retool to manufacture a new competitive product line that is not currently produced in the USA. Pelco Structural, LLC.

Claremore Upgrade and retool electronics system to increase capacity and serve new product lines/markets. Rapid Application Group LLC Broken Arrow Expand production capacity of FDA approved PPEs. Simergent, LLC Oklahoma City Increase prototype manufacturing and product assembly capabilities in Oklahoma through the acquisition of commercial grade manufacturing equipment, training of employees, and addition of personnel.

Southern Machine Works, Inc. Duncan Upgrade and retool machinery and equipment, add staff training and increase capacity to meet current customer demands. NOTICE: The application period has now closed. Oklahoma manufacturing companies that meet the specified NAICS code requirements (NAICS codes 311111-339999).

All manufacturing NAICS are eligible, however examples include manufacturers of: Personal protective equipment Hygiene products, disinfecting equipment, and filtering equipment Water treatment equipment Supporting critical industries identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security including telecommunications, chemicals, transportation equipment, etc. Priority will be given to companies producing products for the healthcare industry such as medical devices, personal protection equipment or pharmaceuticals; however, other projects will be eligible.

The proposed project must be a net benefit to the state. To be eligible, companies are required to offer health insurance to employees. How Much Money Will Be Awarded Per Company?

Awards will range from $25,000 to $150,000, depending on market potential and long-term economic impact of the new production capabilities in Oklahoma’s economy. What Can the Funds Be Used For? Purchase of CAD/CAM equipment or software Training for new and/or existing employees What Happens After My Company Receives The Funds?

Participating businesses will be required to provide quarterly reports verifying employment levels and expenditures. Where Can I Get Help With My Application? For help, email reboot@okcommerce.

gov . The program applies to Oklahoma manufacturing companies in NAICS codes 311111-339999. New jobs that are created as a result of the program must pay wages that meet or exceed the average county wage in the county they are created.

See the Average County Wage Table on this page. Funded projects must be revenue neutral to the state, and while new job creation improves an application’s score, new jobs are not required if the projects can expand sales, improve productivity, or increase diversification and capabilities of a company. Not all submitted projects will be funded.

Average County Wage Threshold Table County Average County Wage Adair $33,583 Alfalfa $43,696 Atoka $33,992 Beaver $46,546 Beckham $51,265 Blaine $43,650 Bryan $39,244 Caddo $42,601 Canadian $46,885 Carter $44,747 Cherokee $36,980 Choctaw $33,706 Cimarron $35,057 Cleveland $40,724 Coal $35,006 Comanche $44,517 Cotton $35,806 Craig $37,245 Creek $44,548 Custer $44,518 Delaware $34,309 Dewey $49,580 Ellis $40,426 Garfield $45,700 Garvin $46,996 Grady $40,076 Grant $49,931 Greer $33,275 Harmon $34,488 Harper $35,864 Haskell $32,247 Hughes $32,856 Jackson $42,625 Jefferson $32,554 Johnston $29,322 Kay $43,849 Kingfisher $51,046 Kiowa $33,578 Latimer $41,307 Le Flore $37,988 Lincoln $38,963 Logan $35,938 Love $35,952 McClain $39,402 McCurtain $37,986 McIntosh $31,333 Major $42,489 Marshall $38,901 Mayes $45,071 Murray $37,440 Muskogee $41,421 Noble $48,290 Nowata $35,529 Okfuskee $33,382 Oklahoma $53,991 Okmulgee $38,414 Osage $37,982 Ottawa $33,773 Pawnee $38,110 Payne $40,297 Pittsburg $46,240 Pontotoc $44,245 Pottawatomie $36,270 Pushmataha $32,240 Roger Mills $40,687 Rogers $46,868 Seminole $38,596 Sequoyah $30,163 Stephens $43,198 Texas $41,622 Tillman $36,311 Tulsa $51,945 Wagoner $41,327 Washington $52,164 Washita $38,162 Woods $43,938 Woodward $49,921 Thank you for visiting the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

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