LaCroix Precision Optics invests $13.8M to expand optics manufacturing facility in Arkansas
LaCroix Precision Optics has announced plans to expand its optics manufacturing facility in Batesville, Arkansas. The company, which produces high-precision optical components, is investing $13.8 million into the project and plans to create 107 new jobs over the next five years.
The expansion will support increased customer demand and fulfill the requirements of a 10-year military contract. The project includes the addition of 18,750 square feet of new manufacturing space, along with advanced equipment to enhance the company’s production capabilities. Construction is already underway, with operations expected to begin in December 2025.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Kirk Warden, President, LaCroix Precision Optics, said, “LaCroix Precision Optics is excited to expand our operations in Batesville, Arkansas to support a multi-year military contract that will help restore a critical supply chain to the United States. This expansion will allow us to enhance our capabilities with advanced equipment and additional manufacturing space. We are incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of our employees, whose efforts make this growth possible. We also want to thank our state and local officials for their unwavering support in making this expansion a reality. We’re proud to create over 100 new jobs for the Batesville community.”
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, added, “Family-run companies like LaCroix Precision Optics are the backbone of our state’s economy, and we have been proud that they’ve called Arkansas home for almost sixty years. Their expansion further proves why cutting taxes, investing in our workforce, and reforming education helps drive economic growth, making Arkansas a great place to live and raise a family.”
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