manufacturing

A 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…

Michael 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,…

Walmart is committing $350 billion to advancing U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years. As part of this decade-long commitment, Walmart will be spending an additional $350 billion on items made, grown or assembled in the United States. The Bentonville…

Owens Corning will be constructing a new manufacturing facility in Fort Smith that will eventually replace its existing facility. This new 550,000-square-foot facility will sit on 56 acres adjacent to its current property, which is located at 5520 Planters Road…

A pet care company will be funneling $145 million into an expansion of its Fort Smith manufacturing facility. Mars Petcare will be launching an expansion that will add more than 200,000 square-feet and two production lines to its existing facility…

A Missouri-based technology and engineering company has announced plans open a new manufacturing facility in Ash Flat, a move that is expected to create almost 250 jobs. Emerson, the St. Louis-headquartered technology company, will be investing $35 million in this…

Arcturus Aerospace has opened its new manufacturing facilities in Arkansas. The company held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Thursday, Aug. 13. The company announced in mid-April that it planned to move its operations to Little Rock. According to Arcturus…

Women-Owned Award Gina Radke, CEO of Galley Support Innovations, knows what it takes to build a successful business from the ground up. Her grandfather, Gene Webb, used to talk to her when she was a child about the importance of…

The Gerber Products Company is expanding its manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, adding a new product line. Gerber will be investing $30 million into the facility through the addition of new food manufacturing and food processing equipment, as well as…

by Mark Carter Arkansas manufacturing seems to be finding its footing following a rough patch to open the 21st century. Manufacturing jobs in the Natural State are up 8 percent since 2014 and outpacing the national average of 6.4 percent,…