Industry and Manufacturing

Venango Regional Airport (KFKL), also known as Chess Lamberton Field, is owned and operated by the County of Venango. The airport spans 420 acres and features two asphalt runways measuring 5,201 feet and 3,592 feet in length. It serves as a fixed-based operator (FBO) and houses around 35 aircraft, with additional hangars available for use. Venango Regional Airport is ideally suited for corporate, private, and charter jets, providing exceptional facilities and seamless access for business and leisure travel. The airport also includes The Runway Ristorante & Lounge, a premier dining destination which caters to both the local community and transient aviators. Venango Regional Airport is recognized as a hidden economic jewel in Northwestern Pennsylvania, contributing to the regional economy by meeting increasing aviation demand.

Oil City's Industrial Park is situated along the Allegheny River in the 600 block of Colbert Avenue. Within the park, the City owns various office spaces available for lease and also has property for sale. Additionally, private entities own property in the park with high bay industrial buildings, overhead cranes, 3-phase electricity, office space, and reasonable lease rates.

FICDA is the proud owner and operator of the Venango Area Industrial Complex (VAIC) and the Emerging Technology Center (ETC). Along with the responsibility of ownership, operation, and maintenance of the VAIC, FICDA is also an industrial and commercial incubator. The incubator promotes economic development and assists in the manufacturing and commercial activity in the Franklin area.

Sandy Creek Industrial Park has 65 acres of prime real estate available. It is also a Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) tax free site — Good through 2032. There are two sites available; 43 acres and 22 acres; can be subdivided. All utilities available to the site. For more info call, or visit website.

Seneca Industrial Park has 11 acres of prime real estate available, all of which is zoned "Industrial". All utilities available at sites. For more info, call or visit website.

Lipinski Logging & Lumber provides a wide variety of hardwood and softwood services, including pallet production, ties, green lumber, kiln-dried lumber, and all variates of cut stock products.

Hickman Lumber is a large lumber producer and supplier. They can get you wood anywhere in the country. Visit their website for an in-depth guide to their products.

Seneca is a lumber company specializing in hardwood rift and quarter sawn lumber. They have also developed a "live sawn" cut that produces a very popular grain pattern.

Blue Ox are buyers of standing timber. They have the equipment and experience to harvest your property to its fullest potential without damage.

Pennsylvania Hardwoods can accommodate any lumber or log needs you may have. Lumber on offer; kiln dried, pallet stock, railroad ties, green on lathe. Logs; veneer, rift, table, and rotary.

Ron Jones offers a wide variety of hardwood species for your business or project needs. From beech to oak to walnut, and everything in-between.

Schake Industries is a manufacturer dedicated to fulfilling all of your large quantity storage needs. They specialize in silo's, tanks, and surge bins. Silo capacity starts at 1,292 cubic feet and goes up from there. Storage tank capacity is custom and based on your unique situation. Surge bins come in all shapes and sizes.