Mueller Streamline Co. announced Wednesday that it will invest over $7 million to expand its Wynne facility, creating over 60 new jobs over the next two years.
“Since our acquisition of Halstead Industries in 1998, our companies have not only supported the local economies of the City of Wynne and Cross County, but they have also invested in further expansion across the State of Arkansas. Among other initiatives, we built a new distribution center on the Wynne campus to support retail distribution, and have acquired additional operations in Springdale and Fayetteville,” said Gregory L. Christopher, CEO and Chairman of Mueller Industries.
He added, “Mueller is making this additional $7.5 million investment to expand our distribution and packaging operations. This investment will initially add another 40 jobs, thereby increasing the number of employees at our Wynne campus to approximately 170. We have long appreciated the work ethic and spirit of the employees in all of our Arkansas-based operations, and this most recent investment reflects our commitment to and belief in the hard -working people of Wynne and Cross County.”
Mueller has committed to 40 new jobs initially, set to be filled during the first year of the expansion. 20 additional jobs are slated for year two.
“This $7 million investment and creation of 60 new jobs builds on my administration’s promise to take care of every community: big or small and further strengthens the city of Wynne’s ongoing recovery from a devastating tornado in 2023. Thank you, Mueller Copper Tube, for creating more workforce opportunities in Wynne and for your continued commitment to the Natural State,” Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said.
Mueller will be hiring for a range of positions in Wynne. Applications are currently open, and individuals can apply by contacting Brenda Kelley at (870) 208-1006 or bkelley@muellerindustries.com. Applicants can also contact Hayley Barnet at (870) 208-1031 or hkbarnett@muellerstreamline.com.
Photo credit: Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
READ ALSO: Lyon College Officially Granted NCAA D-III Status
