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Construction / Manufacturing / Restaurants & Food

Pernod Ricard Mounts $22M Upgrade of Fort Smith Plant

Wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard USA says it will invest $22 million in an upgrade to its Hiram Walker plant in Fort Smith. read more >

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Set on 32 acres on Highway 45 at the south end of Fort Smith, the Pernod Ricard USA Hiram Walker plant is a bright spot, employing 230 workers.
Manufacturing / Restaurants & Food / Retail

Hiram Walker Plant Keeps Fort Smith in High SpiritsLock Icon

In a city hard hit by manufacturing declines during the past decade, the Hiram Walker plant, set on 32 acres at the south end of town, is a bright spot. read more >

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