by - November 10, 2016 12:51 pm
The Natural State joined with California, Nevada, Massachusetts, Florida, and North Dakota in approving a combination of recreational and medical marijuana initiatives, causing increased demand that now has Rhode Island-based…
by - November 10, 2016 10:11 am
One of the largest manufacturing trade associations in America has agreed to take over day-to-day coordination of National Manufacturing Day. In a recent press release, the National Association of Manufacturers…
by - November 10, 2016 9:57 am
A national trade association has offered its support to President-elect Donald Trump after what it called a “divisive election.” In a statement following Trump’s surprise victory Tuesday night, Nov. 8,…
by - November 9, 2016 11:00 am
Rogers-based headwear and apparel company Infinity Product Group has signed a multi-year licensing agreement to manufacture and distribute headwear, hair accessories and cold weather accessories for Avia, a running and…
by - November 7, 2016 6:25 pm
The future is here in terms of robotic applications used by Wal-Mart Stores, Tyson Foods, Baldor Electric Co. and other large Arkansas employers. But a shortage in robotic techs is…
by - November 6, 2016 8:41 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– ROBOTS TO POWER NEXT ‘GREAT LEAP’ IN MANUFACTURING New…
by - November 2, 2016 2:45 pm
Wal-Mart Stores and its other retail subsidiaries filed an antitrust suit against owners of Starkist, Bumble Bee and Chicken of the Sea tuna brands alleging conspiracy to fix prices and…
by - November 2, 2016 8:43 am
Caterpillar Group President of Resource Industries Denise Johnson has been named to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors, according to a recent press release from the national…
by - October 30, 2016 9:06 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– NUMBER OF NONFATAL WORK INJURIES FALL IN 2015 There…
by - October 28, 2016 1:28 pm
The 2016 Plex State of Manufacturing Technology Study has found that the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) is driving manufacturing innovation, collaboration, and productivity. The annual report, which this year…
by - October 27, 2016 2:44 pm
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released its annual list of the 10 most-cited safety and health violations. The numbers are current through Sept. 30, 2016, and are…
by - October 26, 2016 2:27 pm
Tyson Foods and 14 competitors – including other Arkansas-based companies George’s Inc., O.K. Foods, and Simmons Foods – are party to multiple federal class action anti-trust lawsuits that may be…
by - October 26, 2016 2:05 pm
Steelmaker Nucor Corp. (NYSE: NUE), which operates three large steel mills in northeast Arkansas, announced a double increase of net earnings in the company’s third quarter earnings report for 2016…
by - October 25, 2016 12:05 pm
Elite Comfort Solutions (ECS), a newly formed platform company of Arsenal Capital Partners, will expand in Fort Smith adding 100 new jobs. The company is a “carve-out” acquisition of Hickory…
by - October 23, 2016 9:04 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS IMPACT OF MANUFACTURING JOB LOSSES ON…
by - October 20, 2016 11:44 am
After seeing thousands of nondurable apparel manufacturing jobs leave eastern Arkansas since the early 1990s, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and his economic development team are bringing 400 of those jobs back…
by - October 19, 2016 7:56 am
The University of Arkansas is one of the top 30 schools in the nation for offering the best value when it comes to getting an online master’s of engineering in…
by - October 16, 2016 8:57 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY WITH LOCAL AND STATE PARTNERS INVEST…
by - October 13, 2016 2:48 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday reiterated his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, but said he was “troubled” by recent events and allegations of sexual assault against the GOP…
by - October 12, 2016 12:41 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
