U.S. Steel
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 -
WSJ: Arkansas Positioned to Gain if US Steel Sale Falls Through
CEO David Burritt said the company would close older mills and likely look to move its headquarters from Pittsburgh. 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 -
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 -
A Grid for Growth (Simon Mahan Commentary)
The Arkansas economy is booming. But all the growth is straining our grid, and the region’s power system remains stuck in the past. read more >
by Simon Mahan -
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 -
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 >
Biden Comes Out in Opposition to Proposed Sale of US Steel to Japanese Company
The president said that it's "vital" for U.S. Steel, which is investing billions in northeast Arkansas, to "remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated." read more >
by Associated Press -
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 -
Eyes on Steel — Again (Editorial)
We’re hopeful that Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel means good things for Arkansas. read more >
Big River Steel Launches New EV-Focused Production Line in Osceola
The main product being manufactured on the line is InduX, a very wide, ultra-thin and lightweight steel with all the magnetic properties necessary for electric vehicles. 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 >
Hybar Begins Construction on $700M Rebar Mill in Osceola
The project, announced in November, will support the state's growing steel industry. read more >
Jim Bell’s Journey Back to Osceola
Bell is the vice president of construction at U.S. Steel. read more >
With $3B New Mill, Big River Still Rising
Big River 2 is scheduled to be producing by the third quarter of 2024, just two years after construction began. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Big River Steel Lands Production Deal With GM
The facility in Osceola will provide sustainably-made steel as the auto giant goes all-electric. read more >
Reinforcing the Workforce (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Businesses might be encouraged by the new governor’s emphasis on education and workforce development. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Olympus Breaks Ground on $30M Housing Development in Osceola
The 100-home development is expected to help address growing demand for housing as the manufacturing industry grows in Mississippi County. read more >
Cheap Arkansas Power, Fuel for Making Money
Utility customers get a good rate for electricity just by living in Arkansas, but how do you get an even lower rate? Start a business that burns through kilowatts, like steel mills or a crypto mining. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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