Lufthansa Technik and Synthesia Technology Announce Major Expansions in Oklahoma

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Two major business expansions were announced in Oklahoma this week. Lufthansa Technik Component Services held a ceremony for a 25,000-square-foot addition to its plant at Tulsa International Airport, adding 90 new workstations and an upgraded avionics workshop. Meanwhile, the Stillwater City Council approved a permit for Synthesia Technology to begin construction on a $100 million chemical plant in the city.

Why it matters

These expansions demonstrate continued economic growth and investment in Oklahoma, particularly in the aviation and chemical manufacturing sectors. The Lufthansa Technik expansion solidifies Tulsa's status as a hub for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul, while the Synthesia plant will bring new high-skilled jobs and production capabilities to Stillwater.

The details

Lufthansa Technik's Tulsa expansion will allow the company to carry out repair and overhaul of Integrated Drive Generators (IDG) used in Airbus A320ceo and A320neo as well as Boeing 737NG and MAX aircraft. The Stillwater plant will produce polyester polyols, a key ingredient in foam insulation boards and plastic water bottles.

• Lufthansa Technik held a ceremony for its Tulsa expansion this past week.
• The Stillwater City Council voted to approve the permit for Synthesia Technology's $100 million plant this week.
• Construction on the Synthesia plant in Stillwater is set to begin this summer.

What’s next

The Stillwater plant is expected to begin construction this summer and become operational in the coming years, providing new high-skilled jobs and chemical production capabilities to the region.