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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.
by Kyle Massey -
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 >
by Associated Press -
$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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Arkansas Steel Industry Fuels Windsor Door’s $21M Expansion
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 >
by Cooper Gant -
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 >
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 >
by George Waldon -
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 -
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 >
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 >
by Leigh Keener -
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 >
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 >
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 >
by Lance Turner -
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 >
Eyes on U.S. Steel (Editorial)
Although U.S. Steel is based in Pittsburgh, a potential buyout has big ramifications for Arkansas. read more >
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 >
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 >
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 >
by Mark Friedman -