Ford Motor Company is announcing plans to bring electric vehicles at scale to American customers with two new massive, environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky that will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the…
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Hytrol Expands Product Line in Fort Smith, Creating 100 Local Jobs
Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. has announced the expansion of its product line in Fort Smith. The company says it will add 100 local jobs in the community of western Arkansas as a result. The company, which expanded from Jonesboro into…
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Majestic Steel Opens New Processing Plant at Nucor; Will Create 225 Jobs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMajestic Steel USA has opened a processing facility and service center at the Nucor Steel campus outside Blytheville in Mississippi County, the company announced Monday. Majestic, a privately held and family-owned company based in Cleveland, Ohio, is a processor…
The Arkansas Forest and Paper Council announced new officers on Monday. The council represents Arkansas pulp, paper, packaging, wood and tissue products manufacturers and forest landowners. Serving as president is Thomas V. Maxwell, chairman and CEO of Maxwell Hardwood…
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Continental Carbonic Products Developing New Manufacturing Facility in El Dorado
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleContinental Carbonic Products Inc. will be building a second manufacturing facility in Arkansas. The Irving, Texas-based company announced that it will be developing a liquid CO2 and dry ice manufacturing facility in El Dorado. Continental Carbonic Products also has a…
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Orbea Moving North American HQ Out of Arkansas
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleOrbea is moving its U.S. headquarters out of Arkansas in May. The bicycle manufacturer, which has its main headquarters in Mallabia, Spain, is moving its U.S. base of operations to Boulder, Colo. Founded in 1840, Orbea has had its U.S.…
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Windsor Door Adding 42 New Employees with New Production Line
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWindsor Door will be adding a third production line and second shift at its Little Rock manufacturing center, resulting in 42 new full-time jobs. The Little Rock-based residential garage and overhead door manufacturer is investing in the new production line…
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Tyson Foods Investing $48 Million to Expand Pine Bluff Poultry Plant
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTyson Foods is expanding its poultry operations in Arkansas, with plans to invest $48 million to accelerate the growth of its Pine Bluff poultry plant. Established in 1991, the Pine Bluff facility produces fully cooked chicken products, intended for both…
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Lumber Equipment Manufacturer Expanding Hot Springs Facility
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA Hot Springs-based log and lumber equipment manufacturing is expanding its presence in the Spa City. FiberPro is investing $3.1 million to expand its Hot Springs manufacturing facility, which is projected to create 69 new jobs over three years. With…
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Exec Q&A with Michael Garner: President, Phillips Commercial/Haas Automation, Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMichael Garner understands the advantages of specialized, skilled labor. His company manufactures, sells and services advanced manufacturing equipment including robotics. Specialized, skilled labor is essential to his industry. Garner serves on the board of directors for Be Pro Be Proud,…