Scott Ford
Scott Ford Joins Leadership of Arcane Industries as CEO Michael Hickmon Departs
The leadership shake-up at the Little Rock-based plastics manufacturer includes a new CFO and a new chief strategy officer. read more >
Westrock Coffee’s Q4 Losses Widen as Conway Facility Ramps Up
The coffee, tea and extracts company posted a net loss of $24.6 million, compared to $20.1 million in the same quarter a year ago. read more >
Westrock Coffee Posts $14.3M Loss in Q3, but CEO Says Growth is Brewing
Capacity at the company's Conway production facility is "essentially sold out" for next year. read more >
Westrock Coffee Reports $17.7M Q2 Loss, Conway Plant Producing
It was an improvement on the $26.8 million loss the company posted in the same quarter in 2023. read more >
Arkansas CEOs Feel Economy On Track, but Labor Costs and Hiring Pose Challenges
Executives are also closely watching the November general election, which could shift control of the White House and Congress, potentially flipping the direction of the country on taxation, regulation, infrastructure investment and a whole host of other policies. read more >
Westrock Officially Opens 570,000-SF Facility in Conway
The state-of-the-art facility is only at 75% capacity, with pre-fitted infrastructure for up to six more packaging lines. read more >
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Westrock Coffee Narrows Losses in Q4, Full Year as New Production Facility Prepares First Shipments
CEO Scott Ford said the company entered 2024 with a number of critical system migrations and capital equipment upgrades completed. read more >
Westrock Coffee Completes New $70M Distribution Center in Conway
Builders fast-tracked work on the 530,000-SF facility to help Westrock meet growing demand for its products. read more >
Scott Ford: Plans in Place for Growth at Westrock in Conway
Westrock Coffee Co.’s Conway production facility isn’t up and running yet, but its CEO is already planning for growth. Scott Ford was the featured speaker at the Little Rock Regional […] read more >
Joe Ford to Receive ‘Legacy of Leadership’ Award
Joe Ford, co-founder and chairman of Westrock Coffee Co. of Little Rock, will receive the Legacy of Leadership Award at the 36th Arkansas Business of the Year ceremony on Feb. 21. read more >
Westrock Coffee Reports $26.8M Q2 Loss
Westrock Coffee Co. of Little Rock reports a $26.8 million net loss and closes a $118.8 million equity raise. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Walmart, Dillard’s Execs Top List of Highest Pay
Walmart Inc. executives, followed by Dillard's Inc. dominated this week’s list of public company executives ranked by total compensation. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Central Perk (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Westrock Coffee Co.’s investment in central Arkansas is a big win on a few levels. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Westrock Coffee Reports 10% Sales Increase in Q1
The company's net loss for the quarter was $4.3 million, an improvement over its net loss of $4.7 million in the same period last year. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Westrock Reports Losses for Q4, Full Year
An increase in sales was offset by rising labor and production costs, among other challenges. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Westrock Moves HQ to Campus Owned by First Security
The coffee, tea and extracts company has left Riverdale for 50,000-SF of space at the former Systematics office park. read more >
Westrock Coffee Buys Bixby Roasting Co.
Bixby co-founder Miles Fisher, who is also known for his viral deepfake Tom Cruise videos, is joining Westrock as part of the deal. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Westrock Announces Extra $90M for Conway Plant With Q3 Results
The company also reported the acquisition of California-based Kohana Coffee LLC, a move that will help it develop and distribute ready-to-drink products. read more >
Westrock Closes SPAC Deal, Begins Trading on Nasdaq
The company also announced a new $350 million credit agreement that will be used to pay down debt and fund expansion plans. read more >
Westrock Sets Wall Street Debut, Reports Q2 Results
Net sales for the period ending June 30 totaled $223.4 million, up 30.5% year-over-year. read more >
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