A strategic investment in manufacturing capacity to strengthen service, expand production capabilities, and support the next generation of infrastructure projects.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
– Hapco officially broke ground on its new Oklahoma City manufacturing facility, celebrating a milestone that reflects the company’s continued investment in American manufacturing and its long-term commitment to serving customers across North America.
The groundbreaking ceremony brought together company leadership, employees, customers, sales representatives, community leaders, development partners, and elected officials to celebrate the beginning of a new 270,000-square-foot manufacturing campus. The facility will expand Hapco’s production capacity while strengthening its ability to support growing demand for utility and infrastructure projects.
As Hapco celebrates 75 years of proven performance, the Oklahoma City expansion represents the next chapter in the company’s history. Strategically located to enhance logistics and increase manufacturing capacity, the new facility will complement Hapco’s flagship operation in Abingdon, Virginia, positioning the company for continued growth while providing even greater support for customers throughout North America.
Throughout the ceremony, speakers reflected on Hapco’s legacy, the vision behind the Oklahoma City expansion, and the partnerships that made the project possible. Together, their remarks underscored a shared belief in the future of American manufacturing and Hapco’s ongoing commitment to investing in the people, facilities, and capabilities that will serve customers for generations to come.
75 Years of Proven Performance.
The Best is Yet to Come.
“The next 75 years will be built on the same values that brought us here: hard work, innovation, trusted partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to American manufacturing.”
Tom Hardy II
President & CEO
Building the Future.
Strengthening America.
Our Oklahoma City facility represents one of the most significant investments in Hapco’s history.
Highlights Include:
- 270,000-square-foot manufacturing facility
- More than 80 new manufacturing jobs
- Expanded domestic production capacity
- Improved service and responsiveness for customers across North America
Oklahoma State Senator Mark Mann joined Hapco leadership, customers, and community partners in celebrating the groundbreaking ceremony.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Highlights
Explore moments from the groundbreaking ceremony as Hapco celebrated the beginning of its next chapter in Oklahoma City.
Voices from the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Welcome & Recognition of Partners
Russell Lowe – Vice President of Sales & Marketing
“This facility represents Hapco’s continued growth and commitment to serving our customers across North America. As Hapco celebrates 75 years of manufacturing excellence, we’re investing in the next chapter of our company’s history.”
Russell welcomed guests and recognized the employees, customers, community leaders, and project partners whose collaboration helped bring the Oklahoma City expansion from vision to reality.
Good morning, everyone, and welcome.
On behalf of Hapco Pole Products, thank you for joining us for this historic occasion as we celebrate the groundbreaking of our new Oklahoma City manufacturing facility.
I would like to first thank Oklahoma State Representative Mark Mann for his support today.
We’re also honored to be joined by economic partners from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance.
I would like to extend special thanks to our development and construction partners from the OKC 577 Commerce Park, Pascal Aughtry & Associates, Van Hoose Construction and Cooper Project Advisors. Everyone on this team has played a role in making this project come to fruition.
I also want to thank our local sales partner, SESCO Lighting, and original equipment customer Acuity Brands for attending today.
Kudos to my coworkers at Hapco in attendance for helping make this event come together.
Lastly, we appreciate the members of the media in attendance.
For those who may be unfamiliar with Hapco, we are a leading U.S. manufacturer of aluminum and steel light poles serving the commercial, industrial, municipal, transportation, utility, and OEM markets.
This facility represents Hapco’s continued growth and commitment to serving our customers across North America. It is fitting that as Hapco celebrates 75 years of manufacturing excellence, we are investing in the next chapter of our company’s history.
Thank you again for being here to celebrate this exciting milestone with us.
Building the Next Chapter
Tom Hardy – President
“The next chapter of Hapco’s success and the next 75 years begin today.”
Tom shared Hapco’s vision for the future, explaining why Oklahoma City was selected and how the new facility strengthens the company’s ability to support customers and future infrastructure growth.
2026 marks a special year for Hapco. We are celebrating our 75th anniversary as a company while our country celebrates 250 years of independence. As a company that manufactures both light poles and flagpoles, we think that connection is especially meaningful. For 75 years Hapco has adapted, invested, and grown.
But today, we are here also to celebrate our future. This ceremonial groundbreaking starts a new chapter for Hapco and puts our focus firmly on the future. The next chapter of Hapco’s success and the next 75 years begin today.
Many generations of employees have contributed to Hapco’s success, and every milestone in our history has been made possible by the dedication of our people and the trust of our customers.
As we evaluated opportunities to expand our manufacturing footprint, we sought a location that would support our long-term growth strategy, provide access to a skilled workforce, strengthen our supply chain, and allow us to better serve customers throughout the western and central United States. Oklahoma City quickly emerged as the right choice because of its people, transportation infrastructure, and strategic location. Oklahoma sits at the crossroads of our nation’s transportation network, making it an ideal location to support customers across the western half of the United States. This facility strengthens our ability to serve customers faster, support infrastructure growth across North America, and create opportunities for future generations of Hapco employees.
We’re excited about the next chapter, grateful for the partnerships that brought us here, and proud that Oklahoma City will play an important role in the next chapter of the Hapco story.
Investing in Growth
Chris Dyson – Chairman & CEO, Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation
“You don’t make investments like this unless you believe in the future.”
Chris discussed the significance of the Oklahoma City investment, emphasizing Hapco’s commitment to American manufacturing, expanded production capacity, and long-term customer support.
Today’s groundbreaking marks an important milestone for Hapco and for the customers we serve.
Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation has owned Hapco since 1958 and has a strong parent-subsidiary structure.
The construction of this 270,000-square-foot manufacturing facility represents a significant investment in our business, our customers, and the future of American manufacturing. Once completed, this facility will expand our production capacity for aluminum lighting and utility poles while improving our ability to serve customers across the western half of the United States.
This project is not a relocation of operations but an expansion of our manufacturing network. Our Abingdon, Virginia facility remains our flagship operation, while this new location allows us to increase capacity, improve responsiveness, and support continued market growth.
As demand for infrastructure continues to grow across the country, this investment ensures Hapco remains positioned to deliver quality products, exceptional service, and innovative solutions for generations to come.
This facility is a symbol of confidence, confidence in our customers, confidence in our employees, and confidence in the future of American manufacturing.
You don’t make investments like this unless you believe in the future. We believe in the strength of American manufacturing, the strength of this market, and the strength of the people who make Hapco successful every day.
Looking Ahead
Rich Brooks – Vice President of Operations
“Together, we’re building more than a manufacturing facility. We’re building jobs, opportunity, and the next chapter of Hapco’s growth.”
Rich concluded the ceremony by recognizing those who helped make the project possible before inviting attendees to participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking.
Thank you to all our speakers and distinguished guests.
Today’s groundbreaking represents much more than the start of construction. It represents opportunity, partnership, growth, and a shared commitment to the future.
We are grateful to everyone who helped to make this project possible. From our employees and customers to our community leaders, development partners, and supporters throughout Oklahoma and Virginia.
As we prepare to break ground, we’re reminded that every great project begins with a strong foundation. The foundation we establish today will support new jobs, new opportunities, stronger customer relationships, and continued growth for decades to come.
Together, we’re building more than a manufacturing facility. We’re building jobs, opportunity, and the next chapter of Hapco’s growth. Thank you for joining us today, and now, let’s break ground.
