Tag: manufacturing

Arkansas must fight for manufacturing jobs

The last two decades have not been kind to manufacturing, once Arkansas' largest private industry sector. Manufacturing peaked at 247,300 in February 1995, and has shed 93,400 jobs – an unprecedented…

ORC Products Relocates to 10,000-SF Building

Expansion is due to an addition of several customers, and to allow for more machinery to increase capacity.

State Chamber to push out two new workforce websites

The State Chamber/Associated Industries of Arkansas is planning to launch two new websites to address workforce development needs in Arkansas. “Intern in Arkansas” will match a student’s area of study…

A twinkle of hope

An edict out of Bentonville, Ark., has more of a chance to shore up (pun intended) America’s ailing manufacturing sector than anything our elected officials may promulgate from Washington, D.C.,…

Fort Smith Plant Recognized by Arkansas Department of Labor

Gerdau steel mill presented with Million Work Hour Award.

Manufacturing wages rise, but hours worked decline

Statistics released by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (DWS) show that while hourly manufacturing wages are rising, the number of hours worked is on the decline. As a result,…

Beebe to attend Wal-Mart manufacturing event

Gov. Mike Beebe along with economic development officials from around Arkansas plan to attend a Wal-Mart organized manufacturing summit later this month that is part of the retailer’s effort to…

Mowers, bullets and jobs

I've participated in lots of job announcements as Governor. The ones that seem to generate the most buzz and excitement are those that welcome a new business to Arkansas. I…

Manufacturing job rebound fades in Arkansas

Recent jobs data shows that Arkansas has not been able to maintain a rebound in manufacturing jobs like has been seen in the U.S. and most neighboring states. Beginning in…

NanoMech Secures Three Patents

The Springdale companys nGlide platform is positioned to revolutionize American industrial sectors.

NanoMech Inc. Wins ‘Oscar of Innovation’

NanoMech’s TuffTek recognized as the top new technology product of 2013.

CanvasHQ a Marriage Between Manufacturing and E-Commerce

Fort Smith company has clientele throughout the country.

After Whirlpool Exit, Fort Smith Firm Diversifies to Stay Alive

River Bend Industries has added 20 employees in the last year.

Fort Smith Regions Economy Mixed Bag in First Quarter 13

Auto sales, residential building permits and overall employment numbers have improved.

White River Hardwoods a Family Affair

Fayetteville company, grown from rustic roots on Madison County, has the largest inventory of custom and standard architectural moldings in the country.

Educational Attainment Still an Achilles Heel

Study from Ball State University gives Arkansas a failing grade in human capital.

Superior Industries gears up to add capacity in NWA

Auto sales across the country have been rising consistently for more than two years and major shifts in consumer preferences have forced suppliers like Superior Industries to retool its two…