Tulsa Business Notes from the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce
<b>Postal Firm Expanding into New Arenas</b><br><br>A Tulsa-based unit of Lockheed Martin, noted for its high-speed mail sorting systems, has <br>targeted expansion into new commercial markets, such as
Wednesday, October 20th 1999, 12:00 am
By: News On 6
Postal Firm Expanding into New Arenas
A Tulsa-based unit of Lockheed Martin, noted for its high-speed mail sorting systems, has targeted expansion into new commercial markets, such as banks and insurance companies, with its wholesale lockbox system. The company is also looking at materials handling and developing new products to serve its customers needs. Hopes are to grow the company from $50 million to $100 million in sales in two to three years. The company recently finished a 36,000-square-foot expansion and has increased employment from 170 to 320.
State SAT Scores Above National Average
The state’s average SAT score dipped slightly this year but remained above the national mean, the Oklahoma State Department of Education reported. Approximately 3,100 Oklahoma High School seniors, about 8 percent of this year’s graduating class, took the SAT. This year’s average verbal score was 567 and average math score was 560. The rival ACT, which is more popular in the Midwest, was taken by about 70 percent of Oklahoma’s seniors.
Manhattan To Build Williams Building
Tulsa-based Williams has selected Manhattan Construction Co. as contractor for the Williams Technology Center, a 15-story office building to be erected near the east entrance of the Bank of Oklahoma tower downtown. Groundbreaking was held Sept. 16th with completion anticipated in the second quarter of 2001. The building will have 733,391 square feet of space and accommodate up to 4,000 employees.
AAON Chosen For Red Chip Tracking
The Red Chip Review has chosen Tulsa-based AAON Inc. to join the ranks of nearly 200 small-cap stocks followed by the small- and micro-cap research publication. AAON was chosen due to its gaining market share, throwing off net income and increasing earnings at record levels. For the year ended Dec. 31, revenue advanced to a record $106.8 million, which represented a 30.7 percent gain over 1997.
Riverside Extension Opens
City officials opened a one-mile portion of Riverside Drive from 81st Street to 91st Street, completing a two-mile extension of the parkway. The extension links Riverside Drive north of 81st Street with a one-mile leg running south from 91st Street to 101st Street. Voters approved $15.9 million in 1991 third-penny sales tax money for the two-mile road.
Red Man to Acquire Houston Company
Tulsa-based Red Man Pipe & Supply Co. has agreed to purchase the assets and business operations of R. J. Gallagher Co. of Houston and to merge the operation into Red Man. R. J. is a supplier of stainless steel and carbon pipe, fittings and valves. Red Man, which will have 61 service and supply centers in 12 states after the merger, distributes products to the energy industry.
Tulsa Airport To Add Two Car Rental Companies
Eight car rental companies that bid $3.48 million a year for the rights to serve Tulsa International Airport’s passenger terminal were awarded five-year concession agreements. The high bidders included two new companies – Alamo and Enterprise.
City Looks Into Third Water Line
The Tulsa Metropolitan Water Authority is initiating a comprehensive study of the city’s entire water system, which includes a third flow line from Hudson Lake. The authority is acquiring the remaining 10 percent of right-of-way for future construction. The city’s current water supply is plentiful through year 2015 and is supplied through two lines to lakes Eucha and Oologah.
New SouthCrest Hospital On Track
After four months of business, SouthCrest Hospital is on track and right where it should be, according to hospital officials. Last month the hospital had 232 admissions and an occupancy rate of 17 percent. The city’s newest hospital, located in far Southeast Tulsa is a joint venture between Hillcrest HealthCare System and Triad Hospitals.
Downtown Parking Garages Being Studied
As many as two public parking garages could be built downtown to meet growing commuter demand. The Tulsa Parking Authority is looking at the feasibility of building two parking garages after a study determined that an additional 1,850 parking spaces are needed downtown to satisfy future demand caused by scheduled development in the core business district.
Construction Nears End For 138,000 Sq. Ft. Office Building
Construction continues on the $5.8 million Union Pines speculative office building at 4600 S. Garnett Road. The 138,000-square-foot, two-story building, located on a 15-acre tract immediately south of the Broken Arrow Expressway, will be complete by the end of October. The building was designed to handle the latest in high-tech business needs.
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