 
CP Kelco, located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, is the largest bio-fermentation
production plant in the world. It is nestled on a 95 acre site located
approximately 40 miles south of Tulsa. The plant was commissioned in January
of 1977 and now employs approximately 200 people.
The principle product of the Okmulgee plant is xanthan gum. It is capable
of making other biopolymers as well. The process for "growing"
xanthan gum requires special technology in fermenting highly viscous broths.
Products produced in Okmulgee are shipped around the world and serve the
food, pharmaceutical, industrial and oilfield markets.
CP Kelco, Okmulgee And Its Community
The CP Kelco plant in Okmulgee is one of Okmulgee county's largest employers.
Its annual payroll is in excess of $10MM/year, which has a tremendous
impact on the small town (13,575 population) of Okmulgee. In addition
to its payroll, the plant spends approximately $18MM/year in Oklahoma.
| Number of Employees |
200 |
| Contact Information |
John Breese, Plant Manager |
| E-mail Address |
john.breese@cpkelco.com |
| Phone Number |
918-758-2600 |
| Fax Number |
918-756-2926 |
| Plant Address |
1200 West 20th Street
Okmulgee, OK
74447 |
 The
Okmulgee mural was painted in 1997 and represents the Okmulgee, Oklahoma
area. The large part of the mural represents the state of Oklahoma. It
is an Osage indian shield with a peace pipe and olive branch. The right
side of the mural from the bottom up represents the large oil deposits
found in this area. Next is a cowboy on a bull representing the black
national rodeo event that occurs in Okmulgee each year. Next is the wheat
and plow symbol for the Creek Nation. The microscope represents biotechnology.
 Community
Support
- Okmulgee State Park - Handicapped dock, nature trail and wetlands
- Earth Day Activities in all 5th grade schools in the county
- United Way
- March of Dimes
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
- American Cancer Society Relay for Life - Cancer Research
- Special Olympics
- Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS)
- Ann Morany Youth Shelter
- Marian Academy
- DHS - Christmas toys to needy children
- Local Emergency Planning Committee
- CPR in the community
- Science Fair for all 3 Okmulgee schools
- Support the high school science by donation of money and equipment
for Okmulgee and Morris
- Beggs Wetlands
- Creek Nation Tribal House
- Creek National Identification Fair
- Donated furniture and equipment to Okmulgee County Schools
 Certifications
- ISO 9001:2000
- AIB (American Institute of Baking)
- AIB HACCP
- OSHA VPP Star
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