Kilgore Economic Development Corporation

🚀 We wanted our final Manufacturing Month feature to be out of this world — so we saved one of the best for last. Check out Communications & Power Industries (CPI) — the largest antenna manufacturer in the world. We had some fun with this one! 🛰️ A special thank you to Alan Pollard, CPI Vice President – Satcom Antenna Products, for playing along and for allowing us to include this important facility in our Manufacturing Month video series. CPI’s legacy stretches back more than 50 years. What began as a small satellite antenna supplier has evolved into one of the world’s premier producers of satellite ground systems. At CPI’s Kilgore facility, more than 250 employees perform critical work spanning precision machining, large-scale aluminum and steel fabrication, composite reflectors, radome RF testing, and electrical integration. CPI is trusted by governments and private enterprises alike to deliver mission-critical communications for applications ranging from defense and disaster recovery to deep space exploration. 🌍 We are proud that CPI calls Kilgore home, exemplifying the innovation and workforce quality our community delivers. ✅ Learn more about Communications & Power Industries: https://www.cpii.com

⚙️ Manufacturing Strength Runs Deep in Kilgore, TX‼️ Stream-Flo Industries Ltd. has been helping customers “handle the pressure” in Kilgore for 20 years. Launched in 2005 as the first Stream-Flo operation in the U.S., they were also the very first company to set up shop in Synergy Park. A leading manufacturer and service provider for the energy industry, Stream-Flo delivers value to producers by combining in-house assembly, testing, painting, and distribution — all under one roof. Products include wellheads, gate valves, check valves, ball valves, and surface safety valves, as well as services like field maintenance/installation, reconditioning, and customer property management. Their Kilgore team performs hydro testing up to 15,000 PSI, submersion gas testing, and international shipments, ensuring every wellhead component meets exacting standards. 📐 KEDC Executive Director Lisa Denton stopped by during Manufacturing Month to see firsthand how Stream-Flo continues to invest in innovation, quality, and people — the core of Kilgore’s manufacturing legacy. “Everybody here is family,” says Operations Manager Scott Ren, adding that the team watches out for one another (including him). “I want to send everyone home the same way they came.” With zero-defect precision and a culture of safety, Stream-Flo Industries exemplifies how Kilgore manufacturers are powering industry with skill, heart, and pride. 💪 ✅ Learn more about Stream-Flo Industries solutions and opportunities: https://streamflo.com 🎥 Follow us to see the full video series celebrating Kilgore manufacturers. #ManufacturingMonth #IndustryAppreciation #KilgoreTX #MadeInKilgore #KEDC #MadeInTexas #EnergyIndustry #PrecisionManufacturing #SynergyPark

🎬 Celebrating Manufacturing Month and Industry Appreciation in Kilgore, TX! 💪 This October, KEDC recognizes the local companies that strengthen Kilgore’s economy and impact a multitude of industries — like Blast Control Systems. At Blast Control Systems, innovation meets protection for workers in aerospace, defense, power generation, oil & gas, and more. 💡 The company designs and manufactures cutting-edge engineered pressure test barriers that safeguard personnel, save money, and streamline operations. Their revolutionary barriers are flexible, mobile, and efficient, making it possible to apply solutions in places where traditional testing falls short. ✅ Also, Blast Control Systems is growing and welcomes those with industrial sewing and product assembly experience to contact them for job opportunities. 🎥 Join our Executive Director, Lisa Denton, on a tour of the Kilgore headquarters to learn about the new technology and the problems it solves. 👉 Take a closer look at Blast Control Systems: https://blastcontrol.com/ 🌟 Follow us to see the entire video showcase of Kilgore companies. #ManufacturingMonth #IndustryAppreciation #KilgoreTX #MadeInKilgore #KEDC #MadeInTexas #Engineering #IndustrialSafety

🌟 Celebrating Manufacturing Month and Industry Appreciation in Kilgore! KEDC is proud to highlight the local companies that power our economy. 💪 Today we’re featuring Closure Systems International (CSI) — a leader in high-quality closures for the food, beverage, and personal care industries: https://lnkd.in/du7UJ2_k. The facility employs roughly 260 employees at the Kilgore Industrial Park location. “With CSI Kilgore making roughly 10 billion units a year, odds are very high that every American citizen has touched our product at some point in time,” said Tyler Esters, Plant Manager. He added that CSI is always looking for top talent to join their Production, Logistics, Toolroom, and Maintenance teams. 👏 Thank you to Tyler and the CSI Kilgore team for the tour of your impressive facility — and for your role in solidifying Kilgore as a manufacturing hub! 🎥 Follow KEDC throughout October to see the entire video showcase of Kilgore companies. #ManufacturingMonth #IndustryAppreciation #KilgoreTX #MadeInKilgore #KEDC #MadeInTexas #ManufacturingWeekTexas

🌟 Celebrating Manufacturing Month and Industry Appreciation in Kilgore, TX! KEDC is highlighting the local companies that power our economy — and in this case, literally keep the power on. ⚡ We recently toured HOLT Manufacturing, specialists in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom products, including engine and generator packaging. In Kilgore, we saw the team in action, producing diesel generator enclosures used to power data centers and hospitals across the U.S. From precision metal fabrication to heavy-duty assembly, HOLT’s skilled workforce ensures mission-critical energy systems stay reliable when it matters most. HOLT Manufacturing’s success reflects the strength of Kilgore’s advanced manufacturing community — where innovation, craftsmanship, and a strong work ethic come together to power progress. 🔩 Want to join this impressive team? 💡 Learn more about HOLT Manufacturing: https://lnkd.in/e_Ef8ERk ✅ Check out HOLT Manufacturing career opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eKx_rN9k 🎥 Follow us to see the entire video showcase of Kilgore companies. #ManufacturingMonth #IndustryAppreciation #KilgoreTX #MadeInKilgore #KEDC #MadeInTexas #AdvancedManufacturing #PoweringInnovation

🚀 Build Your Future at Synergy Park in Kilgore Looking to expand or relocate your manufacturing operations? Synergy Park in Kilgore, Texas, offers the perfect environment to scale. 🏭 Proven Manufacturing Hub – Nearly 30,000 workers are employed in the Kilgore region’s manufacturing sector, contributing over $6B in GDP annually. 📦 Strategic Location – Direct access to I-20, US 259/59 and commercial airports connects you to regional, national and global markets. 👷 Skilled Workforce – Local colleges and training programs deliver graduates in welding, industrial technology, robotics and engineering every year. 💡 Business-Friendly Climate – Incentives, shovel-ready sites, and utility capacity make Synergy Park a smart choice for industry leaders. Explore how Synergy Park can power your growth. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efKiH9_A #KilgoreTX #SynergyPark #KEDC