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Aerospace manufacturing expansion includes Heat Treat capacity. (Editor's Note; It is the understanding of "The Monty Heat Treat News" that this expansion includes more heat-treating capacity). "Pryer Aerospace, a leading Oklahoma manufacturer of complex aerospace components and structural assemblies, broke ground Tuesday, July 14, on a 60,000-square-foot expansion of its Claremore facility. Founded in Oklahoma in 1965 and acquired by Argonaut Private Equity in 2025, Pryer Aerospace supports aviation, defense, and space flight programs through advanced structural assembly, precision machining, metal fabrication, and other highly technical aerospace manufacturing capabilities. Pryer Aerospace's customers include Blue Origin, Boeing, Nordam, Orizon, and U.S. defense contractors. The Claremore facility expansion will enhance support for existing aerospace customers and enable Pryer to expand its customer base. The expansion doubles Pryer's manufacturing space in Claremore and cements the company's vital role in the regional and global aerospace industry. "This expansion demonstrates our confidence in our team, our customers, and the future of aerospace manufacturing in Oklahoma," said Brian Gleason, Vice President and General Manager of Claremore Operations at Pryer Aerospace. "For more than 60 years, Pryer has solved some of aviation's most challenging problems, and this investment helps us continue to build the capacity, capabilities, and workforce we need to fuel our next chapter." Oklahoma's aerospace and defense industry is one of the state's most important economic sectors, with state economic development data attributing more than 206,000 Oklahoma jobs and $44 billion in annual statewide economic activity to the industry. "Pryer Aerospace's expansion shows the strength of Claremore's global manufacturing base and the momentum behind aerospace growth in northeast Oklahoma," said Meggie Froman-Knight, executive director of Claremore Economic Development. "This investment supports high-quality jobs, strengthens the regional supply chain, and reinforces why companies continue to choose Claremore and Rogers County for long-term growth." The groundbreaking brought together Pryer Aerospace leadership, Argonaut Private Equity, representatives from Rogers County, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Claremore Economic Development, Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Tech, Tulsa Tech, and other project and community partners." August 23, 2026

Blue Origin considers US$674M aerospace facility in Hutto, Texas. August 21, 10:48 PM Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, is considering a US$674 million advanced manufacturing and research facility in Hutto, Texas, a project that could create up to 2,000 jobs and become one of the largest private investments in Williamson County's history. Williamson County Commissioners have unanimously approved an economic development agreement supporting the proposed project, which would see Blue Origin develop approximately one million square feet of industrial research and manufacturing space at the Hutto Crossing Industrial Park. If approved, the facility would focus on aerospace and defence technologies and is expected to become the largest employer in Hutto within the next decade. "That's one of the largest economic investments in our county ever," said Williamson County Judge Steve Snell. "And it is an American company with American jobs." The proposal follows a similar incentive package approved by the Hutto Economic Development Corporation, although final details remain under negotiation. State approval is still required before the project can proceed, and Blue Origin has yet to make a final site selection. According to county officials, the Hutto location is currently the only Texas site under consideration. Beyond job creation, Blue Origin has committed to partnering with Hutto Independent School District (Hutto ISD) to develop paid high school internships and expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, helping build a future workforce for the aerospace sector. Founded in 2000, Blue Origin develops reusable rocket technology and space transportation systems aimed at lowering the cost of access to space. The company has completed 38 missions, flown 98 people into space, and operates facilities across the United States, including launch and testing operations in West Texas. The proposed investment further strengthens Central Texas' growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing ecosystem, with Hutto continuing to attract high-value industries seeking access to the region's skilled workforce, expanding infrastructure and proximity to the greater Austin innovation corridor.

Back to school and Blue Origin: Check out these trending Austin area stories. Published August 21, 2026 at 1:10 p.m. CT 1. The Farm Fresh Network brings locally grown food to Texas schools As parents prepare to send students back to school, the Texas Department of Agriculture is focusing on how to feed them with locally grown food. 2. Hutto, Williamson County poised for $674M Blue Origin facility Williamson County commissioners unanimously approved an economic development agreement Aug. 20 for Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space technology company, to possibly construct a facility on Innovation Boulevard in Hutto. 3. Eagles Nest Street extension moves forward in Round Rock The first phase of a project to extend Eagles Nest Street to west Round Rock is in motion. City officials bid out a contract to build the road Aug. 17. 4. 4 changes Bastrop drivers should know near Sendero, Burleson Crossing Bastrop is making several road and safety changes in and around the Sendero and Burleson Crossing shopping centers, including improvements to the nearby senior living community, Settlement Estates. 5. Local Georgetown bakery celebrates 5-year anniversary Hannah Banana Breads & More, owned by Hannah Thompson, celebrated five years in business in Georgetown. Thompson began her business in July 2021, "starting off small," selling a variety of bread and rolls, she said. She later learned how to make custom cakes and pies, which increased a lot of her sales. 6. New Braunfels ISD receives 'B' rating from TEA for the 2025-26 school year New Braunfels ISD remained at a "B" rating in the state's annual A-F accountability ratings for the 2025-26 school year, according to new data released Aug. 14 by the Texas Education Agency.