by - November 15, 2021 12:55 pm
Tyson Foods delivered better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal fourth-quarter. The Springdale-based meat giant reported net income of $1.355 billion in the quarter ending Oct 2, up from $654 million reported…
by - November 11, 2021 1:03 pm
Tyson Foods is expected to earn $2.03 per share, or $749 million, for the period ending Sept 30. The estimate would be a net income gain of roughly 8.3% for the…
by - November 9, 2021 2:38 pm
Mayville Engineering Company Inc. announced Tuesday (Nov. 9) it is expanding its capacity in Heber Springs and adding up to 70 new jobs. Founded in 1945 in Mayville, Wis., MEC…
by - November 4, 2021 5:33 pm
Turkey is the main feature on Thanksgiving Day for many U.S. families but following a year of supply chain issues, inflationary prices and workforce shortages, turkey industry executives say consumers…
by - November 4, 2021 5:10 pm
Fort Smith-based Boyd Metals is being acquired by Toronto, Canada-based Russel Metals in a $110 million deal. Russel Metals, a publicly held company (TSX: RUS) traded on the Toronto Stock…
by - November 4, 2021 3:25 pm
Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), manufacturer of industrial dust, fume and mist collection systems for industrial processes, broke ground on its $37 million manufacturing and office facility Thursday (Nov. 4)…
by - November 3, 2021 5:53 pm
A newly opened plant in North Little Rock will produce recycled materials that will be used to build new Toyota vehicles. Officials with Toyota Tsusho America and Alter Trading Company…
by - November 3, 2021 10:35 am
Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston sees an opportunity in the bottleneck choking global trade. Preston said the state’s geographic location, transportation advantages, and economic leadership chemistry has positioned Arkansas…
by - November 2, 2021 8:30 am
Springdale-based Chandler Equipment Inc. was one of six Arkansas companies recognized recently with a 2021 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade. The awards are presented annually by the Arkansas…
by - November 1, 2021 10:51 am
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew at a slower pace in October, compared to September, amid materials shortages, high commodity prices and transportation issues, according to the Institute for…
by - November 1, 2021 7:36 am
Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), manufacturer of industrial dust, fume and mist collection systems for industrial processes, will hold a groundbreaking for its new manufacturing and office facility Thursday (Nov….
by - October 29, 2021 3:34 pm
Walmart announced Friday a new shopping portal on its online marketplace where consumers can purchase original equipment manufactured (OEM) auto parts with a partnership with RevolutionParts. Automobile parts can be…
by - October 28, 2021 9:01 am
Arning Companies Inc., a manufacturer of metal fuel canopies and custom awnings for restaurants and other businesses, announced plans Thursday (Oct. 28) to open a facility in Clarksville, investing over…
by - October 26, 2021 12:31 pm
The No. 1 wood-alternative decking manufacturer, Trex Company, will locate a $400 million factory and campus in the Little Rock Port. The company expects to grow to 500 jobs over…
by - October 22, 2021 10:01 am
Earlier this year, Pace Industries relocated its headquarters from Fayetteville to a Detroit suburb, but the aluminum, zinc and magnesium die casting company will maintain a Fayetteville office. According to…
by - October 18, 2021 5:47 pm
The Arkansas District Export Council announced six winners of the 2021 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade. The awards were presented at a gala banquet on Wednesday, October 13,…
by - October 4, 2021 4:44 pm
The biggest challenge facing manufacturing companies is attracting and retaining employees, said those participating in a panel discussion during the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast held…
by - October 4, 2021 4:30 pm
Tyson Foods has renegotiated a credit line with JP Morgan Chase Bank that provides up to $2.25 billion in credit through September 2026. The deal requires Tyson to keep its…
by - October 4, 2021 3:31 pm
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2.8 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Osceola to make water and wastewater improvements to support the region’s growing steel sector. This…
by - October 4, 2021 10:44 am
Fishing boat manufacturer Vexus Boats said Monday (Oct. 4) it will expand operations by 30% in Flippin and add 50 new full-time employees. The total plant expansion investment is $4.2…
