by - June 8, 2015 12:00 am
Pratt & Whitney Invests $6M in Springdale Facility
Pratt & Whitney PSD in Springdale made significant capital improvements since 2013 and has added about 50 jobs since last year.
Tag: manufacturing
by - June 8, 2015 12:00 am
Kyya Chocolate Planning to Expand Space, Add Products
The Elm Springs-based chocolate company has outgrown its current facility on 337 N. Elm St., and is looking for a much larger space, while trying to reach 200 retail outlets by the end of the year.
by - June 4, 2015 9:32 am
Country Outfitter Expands Home Dcor Offerings
The Acumen Brands-owned online retailer announced on Thursday the launch of its new Country Outfitter Home store.
by - May 14, 2015 8:29 pm
Production shift at Rheem could cost 100-150 jobs in Fort Smith
It’s one of those classic “good news, bad news” situations at Rheem’s Fort Smith plant. Two productions lines will end at the plant by the end of summer, reducing employment…
by - May 14, 2015 7:50 pm
March manufacturing tech orders slowing, Arkansas region down nearly 52%
Total manufacturing technology orders for the South Central region of the U.S. fell 51.9% in March compared to a year ago, according to a monthly report by the Association for…
by - May 11, 2015 12:00 am
Rogers Attorney Sees Benefit to Non-Compete Act
Marshall Ney, author of the act recently passed by the Arkansas General Assembly, says the legislation provides clarity for employers and employees.
by - May 11, 2015 12:00 am
James Eldridge Buys Montana Furniture Store, Plans Move to Northwest Arkansas
Eldridge, who previously helped launch handmade furniture manufacturer James+James, acquired the small-scale furniture store on April 24, and plans to relocate operations within six months.
by - May 11, 2015 12:00 am
Motion Display Uses Electronic Paper For In-Store Advertising Option
Motion Display, a publicly traded Swedish company, manufactures flashing, in-store advertisement displays that can depict motion in high-resolution images.
by - May 8, 2015 11:07 am
Trade Promotion Authority Promotes Level Playing Field (OPINION)
Congress faces an important choice in the months ahead as it considers a bill to renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).
by - April 27, 2015 12:00 am
A State of Retail Unity (OPINION)
Kourtney Barrett, co-founder of the Bentonville-based headband company, said well-placed advice has helped the business grow.
by - April 27, 2015 12:00 am
JUNK Brands Adding Hairnets?
The Bentonville headband company has a patent pending on ProNet, described as a comfortable and dignified replacement for hairnets used in the food service industry.
by - April 27, 2015 12:00 am
Local Attorney Deems Non-Compete Act Bad For Business
Rogers attorney Bryce Crawford is concerned Act 921, known as the non-compete act, recently passed by the Arkansas General Assembly, will negatively affect businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
by - April 24, 2015 4:38 pm
Animal Health Products Maker Launches New Product
Fayetteville-based Pacific Vet Group, a company that makes health products for the poultry and livestock industries, recently launched FloraStart C, a probiotic product designed to combat side-effects of vaccinations that prevent parasitic disease in newborn chickens.
by - April 3, 2015 12:54 pm
Chinese Manufacturer Files $33M Countersuit Against Redman
Sales Chief is alleging damages due to defamatory statements made by Redman in articles published in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal and Arkansas Business, a weekly publication headquartered in Little Rock.
by - March 26, 2015 1:56 pm
Arkansas officials, businesses hope to boost exports in 2015
The business of exports is not without its challenges given regulatory hurdles, rising value of the U.S. dollar and Congressional inaction with respect to Free Trade Agreements proposed with the…
by - March 18, 2015 3:47 pm
Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Redman Suit
A federal court case between Bentonville businessman Mel Redman and a Chinese toy manufacturer will continue to move toward a trial, a judge said Tuesday.
by - March 16, 2015 2:40 pm
‘Innovation Summit’ geared to help manufacturers better use technology
Central Arkansas will play host next month to a two-day, first-of-its-kind Arkansas Manufacturing Innovation Summit where companies across the state will be able to spotlight cutting edge manufacturing innovations and…
by - March 16, 2015 12:00 am
CycleWood Lands Deal with The Bramton Co.
The companies in Fayetteville-based VIC Technology Venture Development LLCs investment portfolio are doing well for themselves lately.
by - March 11, 2015 8:38 am
Del Monte Foods Buys Sager Creek Vegetable Co. For $75 Million
Sager Creek of Siloam Springs, formerly known as Allens Inc., produces specialty vegetables for foodservice and retail customers.
by - March 6, 2015 4:49 pm
Sales Chief Sticks to Guns Against Mel Redman
The Chinese manufacturer continues to cite Mel Redmans business failures and failure to pay for goods as reasons why a federal judge should dismiss a $20 million lawsuit filed by Redman & Associates.