Manufacturing Archive

Twin Brothers Take on World of George's Inc.

by Chris Bahn 5/20/2013 12:00 am

Named co-CEOs of poultry processor George's Inc. of Springdale in April, Carl and Charles George picked up knowledge in their early years that is invaluable today in their current roles.

Bearden's Anthony Timberlands Ramps Up Shifts as Housing Improves

by Jan Cottingham 5/20/2013 12:00 am

Steve Anthony, president of Anthony Timberlands Co. since 2004, says business is better (the glass is half full), but the housing market is still nowhere near what he considers “sustainable” levels for his wood products company (the glass is half empty).

Industry Profiles: Largest Private Companies in Arkansas See Mixed Growth

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/20/2013 12:00 am

A look at seven of the state's major industries show ups and downs across the board.

Industrial Vacancy Rate in Central Arkansas Inches Up

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/20/2013 12:00 am

The vacancy rate for industrial real estate in the central Arkansas market moved up in the first quarter of 2013 compared with fourth-quarter 2012, to 11.8 percent from 11.3 percent. The first-quarter 2013 rate, however, remains below the 12.4 percent reported in first-quarter 2012.

Arkansas Business History (Editorial)

by Arkansas Business Editors 5/20/2013 12:00 am

Every time we reach out to scores of businesses around the state — large by private-company standards — and ask for data on revenue and employment, we are reminded just how important many of these companies are to their hometowns and their regions.

Arkansas' Largest Private Companies Through the Years

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/20/2013 12:00 am

The largest Arkansas-based, Arkansas-owned private companies ranked by reported or estimated revenue (in millions) for fiscal year listed.

NextGen Illumination Partners with Cherokee Nation for LED Manufacturing

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/16/2013 10:48 am

NextGen Illumination of Fayetteville has partnered with Cherokee Nation Industries to manufacture its LED lighting products.

Nexans AmerCable of El Dorado to Receive National Export Award

by Mark Carter 5/15/2013 02:50 pm

Arkansas will recognize its own top exporters on May 22 at the 2013 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Global Trade.

A Look at Picasolar's Impressive 2013 Run

by Mark Carter 5/15/2013 09:44 am

Picasolar is a University of Arkansas graduate-level startup which created a technology that improves solar cells. It's made an impressive run through the 2013 cycle of national business-plan competitions.

5 UA Startups on the Cusp of Big Things

by Mark Carter 5/15/2013 09:44 am

Picasolar's 2013 successful run in national business-plan competitions is reminiscent of past University of Arkansas startups.

UA Building Successful Startups, This Year Led By Picasolar

by Mark Carter 5/15/2013 09:42 am

Startups launched from the Walton Business College at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville are earning both accolades at national business-plan competitions and money as viable, high-growth businesses.

AERT Swings to Profit in First Quarter

by Lance Turner 5/14/2013 10:31 am

Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. of Springdale says first-quarter net income reached $600,000, up from a net loss of $300,000 in the same quarter last year.

Financing, Other Approvals Next for Big River Steel Plant

by Chuck Bartels, The Associated Press 5/13/2013 08:14 am

The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.

Deltic Acreage Adds Up To $2.5 Million Buy (Real Deals)

by George Waldon 5/13/2013 12:00 am

Deltic Timber Corp. of El Dorado bought the land east of Rahling Road and south of Pebble Beach Estates from Agar/Shuffield Joint Venture, led by Elvin Shuffield.

Contrary Wisdom on Meetings (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

by Barry Goldberg 5/13/2013 12:00 am

Barry Goldberg offers seven tips on getting the most out of your business meetings.

It's Not What You Know, It's Who Knows You (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)

by Gwen Moritz 5/13/2013 12:00 am

Hard work, education and a can-do spirit are still requirements for good employment, but some big feet to stick through that door help too.

Chinese Paper Company Still Negotiating With Southern Arkansas Towns for Plant

by Arkansas Business Staff 5/6/2013 12:00 am

Shandong Sun Paper still plans to invest about $1 billion in Arkansas. It just has decided upon which lucky city will be awarded the plant.

Get Tickets to See Dale Dawson at Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Event

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/29/2013 11:31 am

Dale Dawson, an investment banker and entrepreneur who founded Bridge2Rwanda, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 luncheon June 14 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Little Rock.

APEI Improves Hybrid Battery Charging for Hybrid, Electric Cars

by Chris Bahn 4/29/2013 12:00 am

Working on a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, Fayetteville company Arkansas Power & Electronics International is tackles inefficiencies in hybrid vehicle batteries. The innovations could help jumpstarting the electric vehicle industry.

Ron Mathieu on What's Next at Clinton National After Hawker Beechcraft

by Jan Cottingham 4/29/2013 12:00 am

Despite the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Hawker Beechcraft, the company continues to pay on its nearly $600,000-a-year lease with Clinton National Airport, said the airport's executive director, Ron Mathieu.