Manufacturing

Be Pro Be Proud recently unveiled a new crane simulator donated by Nucor Steel Arkansas inside the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop. The new simulator will give students an interactive experience exploring an additional career opportunity central to one …

Veteran construction technology executive Jerry Horani has been named vice president of information technology, data analytics and AI at Little Rock’s Lexicon Inc. In his new role, Horani will lead Lexicon’s enterprise technology strategy, including IT infrastructure, data and analytics, …

L3Harris Technologies on Monday announced an extended deal with Lockheed Martin to manufacture rocket propulsion units at its new Camden facility. The add-on contract is valued at $250 million. L3 works on standard-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) propulsion …

An industrial resurgence in Arkansas is dangerously close to losing momentum thanks to a shortage of qualified engineers, but efforts to promote engineering education may lead to billions of dollars in state income. The University of Arkansas College of Engineering …

Tamir missiles for the Iron Dome Weapon System have been delivered from a manufacturing facility in Camden. Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems executives joined federal and state officials to mark the milestone, which represents the beginning of the company’s U.S. production for …

United Petfood has agreed to acquire a dry pet food production facility located in Decatur from Wellness Pet Co. The companies also signed a long-term supply agreement. Terms were not disclosed. The facility will become Belgium-based United Petfood’s third production …

Hanwha Defense USA announced Monday that it will invest $2.2 billion to locate its new Hanwha Advanced Manufacturing Campus at the U.S. Army Pine Bluff Arsenal. The defense contractor will produce 155mm propellant charges and base bleed units at the …

Arkansas has long understood the value of rice in acres, bushels and export markets. Dr. Scott Lafontaine of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is asking a different question: What if we also measured its value by the …

Taber Extrusions has opened its new $85 million facility expansion in Russellville, bringing a new direct extrusion press to the Arkansas manufacturing company and adding 70 expected jobs. The expansion includes a 10,000-ton, 16-inch front-load direct press — the largest …

North Little Rock is set to become home to a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from intelligent power management company Eaton, representing an investment of more than $242 million and an expected 1,200 new jobs. The 1 million-square-foot facility will manufacture …