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Ohio Ordnance Works
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Manufactures and exports firearms and accessories
Ohio Ordnance Works
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Manufactures and exports firearms and accessories
Overview
Ohio Ordnance Works (OOW) manufactures and sells firearms and accessories, including fully automatic and semi-automatic models, with in-house production from machining to finishing, testing, and shipping. Its process is hands-on: parts are machined, assembled, finished, test-fired, and then shipped from an arsenal-level shop, ensuring quality at every step. OOW is ISO 9001:2015 certified and registered with US DoS to import and export, enabling international trade and compliant distribution. Compared with others, OOW combines end-to-end manufacturing with formal quality management and global trade capabilities, giving it tight control over both product quality and international compliance. The company’s goal is to deliver high-quality firearms and accessories through rigorous production processes while maintaining regulatory compliance and expanding its global reach.
About Ohio Ordnance Works
Industries
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Joliet, Illinois
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ohio approved 70 new jobs and a 35,000-square-foot expansion in Chardon.
- Velo3D agreement on May 5, 2025 accelerates 3D-printed weapons development.
- OOW still won a DLA Aviation purchase order on January 12, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Dependence on Defense Logistics Agency and small contracts exposes revenue to award volatility.
- REAPR's production economics remain unproven beyond test quantities and early 2024 launch hype.
- Gun-control regulation or SOCOM rejection could crush the REAPR platform and expansion thesis.
What makes Ohio Ordnance Works unique
- Chardon-built ordnance maker with 40 years of military procurement relationships.
- REAPR targets SOCOM's .338 Norma Magnum niche with toolless 7.62 conversion.
- Velo3D partnership gives OOW additive-manufacturing capability for rapid military component development.
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Company News
Velo3D, a company specializing in metal additive manufacturing, has entered into a partnership with Ohio Ordnance Works (OOW), a manufacturer of firearms and military systems, to develop 3D printed weapon components as part of OOW's Rapid Production Services (RPS) program.
At SHOT Show 2024, Ohio Ordnance Works unveiled the REAPR lightweight medium machine gun.
Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc. (Lake County) expects to create 70 full-time positions, generating $3.9 million in new annual payroll and retaining $5,542,814 in existing payroll, as a result of the company's expansion project in the city of Chardon.
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About Ohio Ordnance Works
Industries
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Joliet, Illinois
Founded
N/A
There are no jobs for Ohio Ordnance Works right now.
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