Mars Petcare

See the companies the made Fort Smith a manufacturing hub. read more >

As Fort Smith moves into the future, it is relying on its strong and significant ties to its past. read more >

The pet food manufacturer is adding 140 jobs and two more production lines in the second major expansion announced this year. read more >

Mars Petcare of Franklin, Tennessee, says it will expand its operation in Fort Smith, investing $145 million and adding 120 jobs. read more >

Mars Petcare will invest at least $72 million to expand its Fort Smith pet food manufacturing plant and add as many as 130 jobs over the next few years. read more >

Mars Petcare’s Fort Smith plant is a 2015 Arkansas Business Best Place to Work for many reasons, including the company’s “five principles.” Plant Manager Russ Hayes said the company’s culture stems from the principles of quality, responsibility, mutuality, freedom and efficiency. read more >

It’s not entirely laziness that prompts us to repeat the lead item in this week’s Weekly Report: “Companies Around State Relate Expansion Plans.” We also enjoy defying the stereotype that newspapers only publish bad news, particularly when there’s so much good to share. read more >

Mars Petcare has announced plans for a $50 million expansion of its pet food plant in Fort Smith. read more >