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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.

Energy / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

US Manufacturers are Stuck In a Rut Despite Subsidies From Biden and Protection From Trump

The U.S. Labor Department reports that American factories shed 7,000 jobs in June for the second month in a row. Manufacturing employment is on track to drop for the third straight year. read more >
Construction / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

$14.9B Nippon, US Steel Deal Finalized

The Japan-based company promised to make approximately $11 billion in new investments in U.S. Steel by 2028. read more >
Construction / Manufacturing

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 >
Government & Politics / Manufacturing / Public Companies

Trump Says US Steel Will Keep HQ in Pittsburgh in a Sign He’ll Approve Bid by Japan-Based Nippon

U.S. Steel, which has a major presence in northeast Arkansas, said the deal will bring new technologies and thousands of jobs. read more >
Construction / Manufacturing

Little Rock Steelmaker Lexicon Plans $37.6M Expansion

The two-year, four-phase project includes facility expansions and remodeling, along with the creation of 60 jobs. read more >
Construction / Education / Manufacturing

A-State Receives $204K Grant for Concrete Engineering Study

The project aims to not only enhance the sustainability of concrete production but also reduce costs and create economic opportunities within the steel industry. read more >
Construction / Industry / Manufacturing

Arkansas Steel Industry Fuels Windsor Door’s $21M ExpansionLock Icon

Hans Wright, CEO of Windsor America, said that during the last 18 months the plant has grown from about 65 employees working on the floor to 130. The company added an engineer to its staff and is looking for a robotics expert. read more >
Construction / Manufacturing / Public Companies

American Steel Industry Employment Stood at 83,600 in 2023

Although employment in iron and steel mills and in the production of ferroalloy products in the United States has rebounded since the pandemic, it remains far below the highs recorded […] read more >
Little Rock Port Authority director Bryan Day is optimistic that the port will recover as soon as business returns to normal.
Construction / Investments / Manufacturing

Reading The Future: Economic Development (40 Years of Arkansas Business)

Investments in roads, bridges and water infrastructure must be a key priority and include developing new and coordinated transit systems. read more >
Construction / Manufacturing / Public Companies

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 >
Atlas Tube workers tour the company's new electric resistance steel mill in Blytheville.
Construction / Education / Manufacturing

Zekelman Plans $120M Expansion of Atlas Tube Facilities in Blytheville

Along with the expansion, Zekelman said it would provide $250,000 for a workforce training program at Arkansas Northeastern College. read more >
Education / Energy / Government & Politics

School Readiness Is Key to Workforce Success (Leigh Keener Commentary)

We can’t expect workers to thrive on the job if we do not equip them with basic skills early in life. read more >
Construction / Education / Government & Politics

A-State Steel Research Center Gets $10M From US Spending Package

The multimillion-dollar facility will support partnerships with steel manufacturers for research, process improvements and testing of advanced materials. read more >
Construction / Energy / Investments

Investing in Arkansas Steel with Global Principal Partners’ David Stickler

Stickler is senior managing partner at Global Principal Partners LLC of Miami, the company behind the $700 million rebar mill in Osceola. read more >
Energy / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

Hammering Out a Deal (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)

A possible buyout of U.S. Steel Corp. promises complications both political and regulatory. read more >
Investments / Manufacturing / Public Companies

Koch Subsidiary Among Investors in Northeast Arkansas Rebar Mill

Under the partnership, the Koch entity will provide metallics procurement services for Hybar LLC's new $700 million facility in Osceola. read more >
Manufacturing

Eyes on U.S. Steel (Editorial)

Although U.S. Steel is based in Pittsburgh, a potential buyout has big ramifications for Arkansas. read more >
Construction / Education / Government & Politics

State-Funded ‘Boot Camp’ Aims to Train 500 Steel Workers

The two-week program will provide entry-level knowledge to those looking to land a job in the state's growing steel industry. read more >
Business Services / Investments / Manufacturing

Pennsylvania Firm Announces Stake in Blytheville Specialty Contractor D&L

D&L is one of the largest heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration system services providers to steel mills in the Southeast. read more >
Construction / Education / Manufacturing

Mississippi County Rebuilds on Steel

With its recent revenue jump due to the steel industry, government officials hope to attract new residents and reverse a longtime decline in population. read more >