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…
by - October 4, 2021 10:19 am
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew at a faster rate in September, from August, while production continues to be limited by global pandemic-related issues, according to the Institute for…
by - September 30, 2021 4:13 pm
The Agricultural Research Service division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Thursday (Sept. 30) a vaccine candidate has been shown to prevent and effectively protect European and Asian…
by - September 28, 2021 5:46 pm
Being a woman in a manufacturing career may not be the norm or even easy, but panelists involved in the Women in Manufacturing-National Panel segment of the Fort Smith Chamber…
by - September 28, 2021 8:54 am
Springdale furniture maker James+James bolstered its leadership team recently by hiring retail data scientist Bill Akins as chief operating officer. Akins worked in a leadership role for Walmart Global Tech…
by - September 22, 2021 5:14 pm
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) celebrated the grand opening of its new Workforce Training Center on Tuesday (Sept. 21) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its annual…
by - September 21, 2021 6:14 pm
Mars Petcare is again expanding its Fort Smith operation with a $117 million investment over two phases that are estimated to add 140 jobs. The Fort Smith Board of Directors…
by - September 18, 2021 11:03 am
Drax Group, a sustainable biomass production and supply company, has started construction on the second of three satellite pellet plants in Arkansas, the company announced Friday (Sept. 17). The plant…
