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Hostess Brands Inc.

The former Danfoss compressor plant south of Arkadelphia is undergoing a bakery makeover to produce snack cakes.
Construction / Manufacturing / Public Companies

Hostess Revives Clark County Factory to Make Donettes

The $11.5 million purchase of the shuttered Danfoss plant and unveiling of the Hostess Brands Inc. signage this year marks a new chapter for the Clark County factory. read more >

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Hostess, based in Irving, Texas, suspended bakery operations at its 33 factories and said its stores will remain open for several days to sell already packaged products. The privately held company filed for Chapter 11 protection in January.
Restaurants & Food / Retail

Report: Wal-Mart, Kroger Among Hostess Bidders

Bloomberg reports that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville and Kroger Co. are among the bidders for assets being sold by bankrupt Hostess Brands. read more >

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Hostess, based in Irving, Texas, suspended bakery operations at its 33 factories and said its stores will remain open for several days to sell already packaged products. The privately held company filed for Chapter 11 protection in January.
Public Companies / Restaurants & Food

Mysterious Pine Bluff Company Tries to Buy Hostess Brands

A Pine Bluff company whose incorporation has been revoked by the Secretary of State's office files a motion Monday to purchase Hostess Brands Inc., the bankrupt Twinkie-baker. read more >

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