Dave Stickler
Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announced
This year’s inductees have been involved in a wide range of industries, including staffing, distribution, construction, investment, steel production and more. read more >
![Hybar Steel was just one of Lexicon’s many projects in Mississippi County. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Image_8-1-25_at_5.12e280afPM_opt-e1754672951830-300x194.jpg)
‘Steel Mill Heaven’ (Editorial)
A second Hybar plant would further secure Mississippi County’s place as the capital of U.S. steel production. read more >
Government Control & US Steel (Editorial)
Is the U.S. Steel deal a sign of increasing government control of private business? read more >
Dave Stickler Credits Workforce, Automation for Hybar’s Efficiency
Hybar Steel founder Dave Stickler says aggressive training, automation and a flat structure are powering Arkansas' rise in rebar production. read more >
Arkansas’ Green Steel Meets a ‘Golden Share’
Dave Stickler, a godfather of environmentally sustainable steel, summed up his industry’s history in Arkansas earlier this month. His bottom line? Modern, ecological steelmaking is economical steelmaking. read more >
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![Hybar Steel’s new rebar-making facility in Osceola, along with its 186,000-panel solar field, sits on a 1,300-acre site. [photo provided]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DJI_0976_opt-scaled-e1750357734251-300x194.jpg)
Solar-Powered Hybar Steel Begins Rebar Production, Plans Second Mill
Just 22 months after forming Hybar Steel, Dave Stickler’s team is producing rebar with solar power, industry-leading efficiency and plans to expand. read more >
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Hybar Produces First Steel Rebar at Osceola Mill
The environmentally sustainable mill is producing rebar twenty-two months after Hybar broke ground on its 1,300-acre site in Osceola. read more >
Arkansas Steel Leaders See Tariffs as a Short-Term Disruption That Will Bring Long-Term Stability
Lexicon, W&W/AFCO Steel and Hybar remain optimistic about industry growth despite tariff uncertainties, pointing to environmental advantages of American steel and continued investment in the state. read more >
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Hybar Steel Eyes Arkansas for Future Mill Expansion Amid $700M Rebar Project
Hybar Steel in Osceola is considering two new mills, possibly in Arkansas, after completing a $1 billion rebar mill, but federal policy changes may impact the decision. read more >
Hybar Steel Invests $500K in Mississippi County’s Housing Incentive Program
Hybar is the 15th employer to participate in the program, which has facilitated 122 home purchases with the goal of strengthening the local workforce. read more >
Best Quotes of 2024
The best quotes of 2024 from Arkansas business leaders, innovators, and officials—insights on challenges, growth, and the unique spirit driving the state forward. read more >
Hybar Adds Houston-Based Quanta Services to List of Investors
Quanta said the transaction supports its goal of ensuring domestically-produced, sustainable materials for its projects at cost-effective prices. read more >
Mississippi County Leads the Way in Green Steel Innovation
Arkansas steel giants like Blytheville-based Nucor-Yamato, as well as Big River Steel and Hybar of Osceola, are transforming Mississippi County into a hub of recycled steel, renewable energy and innovative technology. read more >
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Hybar to Partner with Manufacturer of Cement-Free Concrete Blocks
Hybar CEO Dave Stickler said Hybar will be investing close to $40 million to establish a facility in Arkansas. read more >
Why the Steel Industry Is Forging Ahead (Austin Grinder Commentary)
What’s driving the surge in our steel industry? Arkansas uses four factors to its advantage in attracting steelmakers: incentives, a ready workforce, our prime location and competitive electricity rates. read more >
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US Steel Takes $700M Stake in Big River Steel With An Eye Toward Full Ownership
United States Steel Corp. of Pittsburgh announces a $700 million stake in Big River Steel of Osceola, a move that will pave the way for the company's full ownership within the next four years. read more >
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Update: Big River Steel to Spend $1.2B to Expand, Add 500 Jobs
Big River Steel announces that it will spend $1.2 billion to expand its scrap recycling and steel production facility near Osceola, a move that will create an additional 500 jobs there. read more >
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Union Partners to Build Facility on Big River Steel Campus
Union Partners announced Thursday its plans to build a new steel processing facility on the Osceola campus of Big River Steel. read more >
Big River Plant Processes First Batch of Steel
Big River Steel said Friday that it has commissioned its first steel-processing machinery, the first step in a phased start-up of the $1.3 billion plant near Osceola. read more >
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