Manufacturing
Interior Infrastructure Firm Tate Opens Manufacturing Center in Pocahontas, Plans for More Growth
An additional $4 million investment will grow the company’s workforce in Pocahontas to 200.
Polet replaces Donald Bedell as board chair. Bedell resigned as chair but will remain a member of the board of directors.
Gains were driven by government and education jobs, while construction and information sectors declined.
Hickingbotham will be recognized along with more than 25 top businesses and nonprofits from around the state.
Springdale’s Emma Avenue Steps Into a New Era With Major Developments
Two of the projects are set to add residential, commercial and hospitality spaces with innovative prefabricated construction. read more >
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Tetra Technologies Explores Arkansas Project That Would Restart US Magnesium Production
The company has signed a term sheet with Magrathea Metals, a company with federal backing. read more >
Basden Steel of Texas Expands to Northeast Arkansas
The company recently closed on a 70-acre property in Poinsett County with long-term plans for growth. read more >
Suzano’s Pine Bluff Mill Thrives Under Global Investment Strategy
Backed by Suzano’s significant global investments — including the world’s largest and most modern pulp mill — President Fabio Almeida says the Arkansas operation is becoming a model of cost-competitive performance. read more >
Technical Training: Our Next Critical Infrastructure (Lisa Ferrell Commentary)
Lisa Ferrell provides commentary on Arkansas Universities and academic institutions partnering with local industries in an attempt to ready the next generation for the workforce. read more >
Building a Planet (Editorial)
With the announcement of the new U.S. Steel plant in Osceola, its seems like the momentum for growth in the area is only gaining traction. read more >
Huggies Wipes Wins 2025 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas’ Competition
Wipes sold in the U.S. and Canada are manufactured exclusively at Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s facility in Maumelle. read more >
US Steel CEO Reveals More Details on Next Arkansas Project
The steel giant's new direct reduced iron plant in Osceola and planned upgrades for grain-oriented steel represent another $3 billion investment in Arkansas. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Packaging Specialties Plans $24M Expansion of Fayetteville Manufacturing Operations
The project is expected to create 101 jobs over five years. read more >
University of Arkansas Opens First-of-its-Kind Semiconductor Fabrication Facility
The University of Arkansas has opened its Multi-User Silicon Carbide Facility (MUSiC), the only openly accessible fabrication facility of its kind in the United States. Silicon carbide (SiC) is a […] read more >
Hires and Promotions at SafeHaven Security, UAMS, Mitchell Williams (Movers & Shakers)
Moves in banking, health care and consulting are some of the major highlights for this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >
Suzano Transforms Pine Bluff Mill Into National Packaging Leader
With 70 years of history, the former Pactiv-Evergreen mill in Pine Bluff is being brought back to life. read more >
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Lamb & Associates Packaging of Maumelle Acquired by SupplyOne
Founded by Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Lamb, the company is SupplyOne’s 45th acquisition since its founding in 1998. read more >
US Steel Plans New Facility in Osceola
The news comes after U.S. Steel last week detailed an $11 billion multiyear growth plan under new owner Nippon Steel. read more >
FutureFuel Posts Wider Q3 Loss as Production Pause Weighs on Revenue
The Batesville company plans to restart biofuel output in the fourth quarter following new federal tax credit guidance. read more >
Cantex Prepares $120M PVC Plant in Southwest Arkansas
Though it won't start full production until spring 2026, the Cantex PVC plant in Nashville is already making waves within the local economy. read more >
A-State Builds Pathways Between Classrooms and Careers with New CREST Center
With the rising need for a variety of industry skills, A-State has a new approach where anyone, not just students, can learn something new to help them advance in the workforce. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Westrock Coffee’s Q3 Loss Widens to $19.1M, Despite Rising Sales
Profits were squeezed by tariffs and scale-up costs tied to the company's Conway production facility. read more >
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