As part of a $90 million expansion in Russellville, Americold recently christened its automated cold storage and distribution facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included local, state and company officials. Based in Atlanta, Americold is considered a global leader in…
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Big Wins: Central Arkansas Riding A Manufacturing Hot Streak
by Todd Traubby Todd TraubPictured above: In 2023, Dassault Falcon Jet announced a $100 million expansion of its Little Rock completion center. (Photo provided) From ammo to airplanes, central Arkansas is in business. The arrival of new companies and the expansion of local mainstays…
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State Officials Break Ground on $63M Facility in East Camden
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and local leaders recently joined R2S, a joint venture between Rafael Advanced Defense System and Raytheon, to break ground on a new manufacturing facility in East Camden, the Governor’s Office reported. The facility represents an investment…
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Walther Reveals $30M Fort Smith Expansion, 76 New Jobs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWalther Manufacturing has decided to expand its presence in Fort Smith after meeting with Gov. Sanders during her European trade mission this summer. The expansion is expected to create 76 new jobs over the next five years. It represents a…
After a strong fourth quarter, state economic leaders are expecting to continue projects in 2024 that accommodate population growth, lure more industries and further the financial successes seen by the state. Major projects for this year include renovations to the…
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Hope Baking Facility Plans $37M Expansion, 266 New Jobs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHope Baking Company is investing more than $37 million to expand its food manufacturing facility in Hope. Over the next two years, the expansion is expected to create 266 new jobs. “Hope Baking Company is excited to be reinvigorating the…
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Elopak Chooses Little Rock for U.S. Production Facility
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffElopak, a Norwegian-based global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, has announced plans to build its first United States production plant in Little Rock, with the latest state-of-the-art technology for better and more efficient production. “This is our first…
Dassault Falcon Jet on Tuesday announced a $100 million investment to expand its facilities in Little Rock. The expansion will include the construction of new buildings to manufacture the latest aircrafts, including the Dassault Falcon 6X, and create 800 new…
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Bad Boy Mowers to Expand, Create 300 New Jobs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBad Boy Mowers recently revealed that it will be expanding its campus in Batesville, creating 300 new jobs over the next five years. “Bad Boy is committed to growing our Batesville roots deeper than ever while furthering our reputation of…
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Boyd Metals to Expand at Port of Little Rock, Add 20 Jobs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBoyd Metals will be expanding its facility at the Port of Little Rock, adding 40,500 square feet for processing equipment and increased inventory. The expansion will also help the company to better meet customer demand, as well as create 20…