SCRANTON ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (SCAAP)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

PROVIDING READINESS
The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant (SCAAP) is a vital pillar of our nation’s defense, steadfast in its commitment to supplying large-caliber metal projectiles that empower the joint force to defend freedom and secure victory. With precision and dedication, SCAAP delivers the cutting-edge materiels our service members rely on in critical moments, ensuring their missions are backed by unmatched reliability and performance. Every projectile manufactured here represents the strength and resilience of the American spirit and unwavering support to those who wear the uniform.

Guided by the vision of the Department of Defense, SCAAP embodies the ingenuity and excellence that keep our armed forces at the forefront of readiness. From innovation in manufacturing to rigorous quality standards, this facility plays a crucial role in sustaining the operational edge of our military. As a testament to American ingenuity and resolve, SCAAP exemplifies our commitment to equipping our warfighters with the tools they need to succeed and safeguarding the principles of liberty for generations to come.

LEADERSHIP

Scranton Commander's Representative Richard Hansen
COMMANDER REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Richard P. Hansen
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CAPABILITIES

  • Manufacturing source for projectiles
  • Multiple, long-stroke vertical-hydraulic forge press lines
  • In-house metallurgical testing
  • In-house metrology and calibration
  • 120 hydraulic tracer and CNC lathes for high-precision machining
  • Full-service machine shop with heavy industrial machining capability
  • In-house end-to-end production processes, no outsourcing required
  • Multiple, fully-automated paint lines
  • Multiple 20,000 pound per hour heat-treat furnaces that austenitize, quench, and temper
  • Small-batch heat treat system that can austenitize, quench, and temper
  • Small-batch to large-quantity manufacturing

FACILITIES

  • 15.3 acres of land
  • 495,000 -square-foot manufacturing space
  • High-capacity trucking and rail network
  • Near I-81 and Norfolk Southern Railway
  • Secure 24/7 controlled access