The ceremony was hosted by Maj. Gen. John Reim and included Scottsburg Mayor Terry Amick, congressional representatives and defence officials. The event also highlighted the role of DCMA in overseeing defence supply chain performance.
The new facility is focused on producing containers for the 155 mm Modular Artillery Charge System. Officials said the expansion supports growing demand for critical ammunition components.
The plant is expected to more than double production to 80,000 MACS containers per month. The increase supports the U.S. Army’s broader efforts to expand munitions output.
Reim said during the ceremony: “Victory on the battlefield often hinges on the small things.” He added that long-term cooperation between the Army, DCMA and contractors has helped ensure those critical components remain available.
The expansion supports a multi-year, $98 million Army contract. DCMA officials said their oversight responsibilities extend across the full lifecycle of the product.
The agency will also oversee operations at the site as a designated return facility. This includes storage, demilitarisation and preparation of containers for reuse.
Lt. Col. Katrina Grimes said: “Ultimately, DCMA’s most vital contribution is the guarantee of unwavering quality.” She added: “An artillery shell’s journey is perilous, and its packaging is essential for its safe delivery and use.”
Grimes said DCMA quality assurance personnel are embedded throughout the production process. She said their role ensures that every container meets Army requirements.
“This hands-on assurance, applied to a partner with a long history of excellence, is what transforms a manufacturing line into a source of battlefield overmatch,” Grimes said.
She also highlighted broader cooperation between government and industry. “The Scottsburg facility is a powerful testament to what a successful, long-term partnership between the Department of War, private industry, and DCMA can achieve,” she said.
Grimes added: “It is a model for the future of the arsenal of freedom.” She said the partnership helps ensure continued support for U.S. warfighters through production and reuse efforts.
