January 25, 2012
The Tulsa Metro Chamber and regional partners in economic development joined Gov. Mary Fallin Jan. 24 for tour and briefing at Baker Hughes’ Claremore facility in advance of the company’s planned $36 million expansion in Claremore.
The Claremore facility is Houston-based Baker Hughes’ global home for its artificial lift and electrical submersible pumping systems for oilfield wells. Baker Hughes plans to complete its expansion by early 2013. The plan includes a new research and development facility in Claremore.
“Work performed at this facility will have a reach far beyond our area,” Tulsa Metro Chamber President and CEO Mike Neal said of Baker Hughes’ planned expansion. “This will be a world-class operation that will benefit businesses around the globe as well.”
Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett stated: “The Tulsa area and the state of Oklahoma have had a tremendous partnership with Baker Hughes over the years, and we look forward to continued success and innovation from this wonderful company. The cutting-edge research planned at their new facility will have a global impact on their industry and will enhance our region’s standing as a research and development leader.”
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce, through the Tulsa Metro Chamber, has announced its approval of a Quality Jobs application from Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and related hardgoods, such as welding equipment and safety products.
A record-setting number of partners have united with the Tulsa Metro Chamber in announcing a unified effort to retain American Airlines’ operations in Tulsa.
The Tulsa region leaped ahead of the nation in 2011, earning accolades for its impressive job creation, economic performance and more.
The Tulsa Metro Chamber hosted a press conference Dec. 16 at which Limco Airepair Inc., a leading name in heat transfer manufacturing and repair in the aerospace industry, announced plans to expand its workforce in Tulsa, adding 150 or more new jobs that will have a significant economic impact on the Tulsa metro area.
