The Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation announces that bdtronic, the leading global supplier of automated production machines, is creating 60 new jobs over the next five years with an average wage of $66,000 at the company’s Broken Arrow facility.
The jobs announcement qualifies bdtronic for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce’s Quality Jobs Incentive.
“With bdtronic’s leading position as a supplier to this market, we have undertaken a rapid growth strategy and are pleased to partner with Oklahoma in being approved for the Quality Jobs Incentive,” says Michael Yarnall, President of bdtronic.
Yarnall says the 60 new positions highlight expertise in project management and engineering, machine controls software, mechanical and electrical assembly technicians, and support administration over the next 5 years.
Hopper Smith, executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, praises the announcement.
“As a leader and supplier in a highly specialized sector, the expansion of bdtronic is a huge win for Broken Arrow and Oklahoma,” Smith says. “bdtronic has proven its commitment to the local community with the addition of 60 high-quality jobs and Commerce is pleased to be the agency that offers incentives that allow for growth and retention of our existing companies.”
Broken Arrow leaders praised the announcement as a boon for the local economy.
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
