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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 >
Judge Alan Nelson on Infrastructure, Innovation & the Rise of Mississippi County
From housing incentives to historic preservation, Mississippi County Judge John Alan Nelson shares how the region is building more than just steel. read more >
Steel Resolve (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Mississippi County has come so far, but one final step remains. read more >
by Hunter Field -
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 >
The Next Generation of Steel (Randy Zook Commentary)
The proposed U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel merger would be a game changer for Arkansas. read more >
by Randy Zook -
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 >
by Chloe McGehee -
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 >
by Chloe McGehee -
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 >
Reading the Future: Steel (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
Executives are envisioning a vibrant short- and long-term future in steel for Arkansas, particularly in Mississippi County. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas’ Biggest Deals in 2023 Total $29B
The No. 1 deal was Nippon Steel’s planned $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel.
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by Jan Cottingham -