Muskogee, OK – Webco Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of carbon and stainless-steel tubing products headquartered in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, has announced plans to expand its Oklahoma operations at the Port Muskogee Industrial Park.
The expansion represents a significant investment by Webco and Port Muskogee to upgrade the existing Port-owned facility and equipment for Webco’s operations. The project will return specialized steel processing infrastructure to productive use while providing Webco with access to Port Muskogee’s multimodal transportation network and the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS).
The project is expected to create up to 10 new jobs within six months, with opportunities for continued growth.
Founded in Oklahoma in 1969, Webco is a leading manufacturer serving the automotive, oil and gas, refining and processing, power generation, agriculture, and construction industries. The company currently employs more than 1,100 people in Oklahoma and approximately 1,500 nationwide. Its expansion in Muskogee further strengthens its longstanding manufacturing presence in the state.
“Port Muskogee offers the multimodal infrastructure and strategic location we need to efficiently serve our customers and support future growth,” said Donnie Holder, Webco’s Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Global Trade Affairs. “This facility allows us to expand our steel processing capabilities while building on our long history of manufacturing in Oklahoma. We’re excited to become part of the Muskogee business community and look forward to the opportunities this location provides.”
The Port-owned slitter facility is a specialized industrial asset designed to process heavy-gauge steel strategically located along Oklahoma’s inland waterway system.
Steel has long been a major commodity moving through Port Muskogee, accounting for approximately 35% to 45% of the Port’s annual tonnage. Webco’s expansion builds on that established connection between steel manufacturing and Port Muskogee, creating new opportunities to increase steel-related freight activity along the MKARNS.
The MKARNS is one of Oklahoma’s greatest manufacturing advantages, providing industries with year-round, navigable barge access to an inland waterway network across 20 states and a global seaport. The 445-mile system provides a cost-effective, fuel-efficient, and stable alternative to trucking, offering a resilient freight corridor that avoids many of the seasonal and capacity challenges seen in road and rail transportation. For manufacturers, this advantage strengthens supply chains, provides greater transportation flexibility, and helps keep goods moving efficiently to domestic and global markets.
“Webco is an exceptional company with a strong reputation in Oklahoma. We’re proud they chose Port Muskogee for this expansion and new investment,” said Kimbra Scott, Executive Director, Port Muskogee. “This partnership puts a unique Port-owned industrial asset back into productive use, creates new local jobs, and grows steel-related freight activity supported by the multimodal infrastructure of Port Muskogee.”
The project reflects the Muskogee City-County Port Authority’s continued focus on building long-term partnerships with industry, maximizing the value of existing infrastructure, increasing freight activity, and creating opportunities for quality jobs and economic growth in Muskogee and the surrounding region.
About Webco Industries
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Webco Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer and value-added processor of carbon steel, stainless steel, and other specialty tubing products serving a diverse range of industrial markets. Learn more at Webcotube.com.
About Port Muskogee
Port Muskogee is one of America’s leading inland ports and a key driver of Oklahoma’s economy. With an industrial ecosystem spanning 3,000 acres, the Port offers unmatched multimodal access through the 4 R’s—rail, road, river, and runway—connecting employers to global markets. Ranked #1 in Oklahoma for capital investment in 2024 and securing a historic investment from Google in 2025, the Port continues its mission to support industrial recruitment, site development, and workforce development for companies operating in Muskogee. Learn more at PortMuskogee.com.
