Lawton’s Major Employers
We’re proud to have a range of industries and major employers that call Lawton home. Our community and skilled workforce support businesses in industries that include automotive, food and beverage, construction, energy, agriculture, retail, data centers, and warehouse and distribution.
These are some of Lawton’s leading employers:
| COMPANY | INDUSTRY | ESTABLISHED | EXPANSION | HEADCOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (their largest tire production facility) | Manufacturing | 1978 | 2,850 | |
| Bar-S Foods (hot dogs, corn dogs) | Processing Manufacturing | 1988 | 339 | |
| Silverline Plastics (PVC pipes) | Manufacturing | 2001 | +50 in 2015 | 150 |
| Republic Paperboard (sheetrock) | Manufacturing | 1998 | +40 in 2020 | 162 |
| Cosmetic Specialty Labs (cosmetics) | Manufacturing | 1973 | +7 in 2019 | 75 |
Lawton’s proximity to Fort Sill makes it a natural destination for technology, engineering, and defense companies and contractors. The Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) Innovation Park is a collaborative hub with secure facilities and resources designed specifically for technology and defense companies that support the warfighter.
We’re proud to have a range of industries and major employers that call Lawton home. Our community and skilled workforce support businesses in industries that include automotive, food and beverage, construction, energy, agriculture, retail, data centers, and warehouse and distribution.
These are some of Lawton’s leading employers:
| COMPANY | INDUSTRY | ESTABLISHED | EXPANSION | HEADCOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (their largest tire production facility) | Manufacturing | 1978 | 2,850 | |
| Bar-S Foods (hot dogs, corn dogs) | Processing Manufacturing | 1988 | 339 | |
| Silverline Plastics (PVC pipes) | Manufacturing | 2001 | +50 in 2015 | 150 |
| Republic Paperboard (sheetrock) | Manufacturing | 1998 | +40 in 2020 | 162 |
| Cosmetic Specialty Labs (cosmetics) | Manufacturing | 1973 | +7 in 2019 | 75 |
Lawton’s proximity to Fort Sill makes it a natural destination for technology, engineering, and defense companies and contractors. The Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) Innovation Park is a collaborative hub with secure facilities and resources designed specifically for technology and defense companies that support the warfighter.