Acquired in 2023 by Tuthill Corporation, a Chicago-based industrial manufacturer, EaglePicher has undergone cultural and organizational reshaping since the acquisition. In November 2024, the company announced a $20.9 million expansion in Joplin with construction of a new energetics facility and administration building, creating 100 new jobs. The company employs over 250 scientists and engineers across multiple specialized facilities.
Cyborg Score Rationale
EaglePicher operates three strategic business units focused on defense systems (precision-guided weapons, missiles, advanced directed-energy weapons), aerospace (space and aviation power solutions), and energetics (pyrotechnic devices for defense and munitions). The company holds dominant market position in critical mission applications and is investing heavily in capacity expansion and automation.
Top Insights
Dominant market position: supplies power for over 90% of U.S. military munitions and mission-critical systems
Batteries power International Space Station, Mars Rovers, commercial jets, helicopters, and 85%+ of U.S. missile platforms
November 2024 expansion positions energetics business for significant growth and strengthened response to defense and aerospace manufacturing demands
Implementing advanced automation including fully automated production lines with robotic arms for miniaturized munitions components (30-millimeter smart rounds)
Named Competitors
Ultralife Corporation — Mission-critical energy systems for defense, aerospace, and communications
EnerSys — Thermal, lithium-ion and liquid reserve batteries for missiles, weapons, and aerospace applications
Inventus Power — Specialized military batteries and energy systems for tactical equipment, communications, and defense platforms
Recent Developments
(November 2024) $20.9 million Joplin facility expansion with new energetics facility and 100 new jobs announced
(April 2025) Featured in manufacturing publication for automation advances and performance-sharing initiatives under Tuthill ownership
(2023) Acquired by Tuthill Corporation, marking transition to private industrial conglomerate ownership
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