Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions and the Arkansas District Export Council will sponsor a free webinar focusing on trade opportunities available to U.S. companies with Mexico on Thursday May 12, 2022. Attendees can gain a broader understanding of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement…
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Big Rigs, Big Issues: Arkansas’ Trucking Industry Dealing with Challenges on Multiple Fronts
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaA popular bumper sticker of the 1970s, spotted throughout rural areas, read, “Don’t complain about a farmer with your mouth full.” The same can be said about the trucking industry. Except in the latter’s case, the phrase doesn’t go far…
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Building a Lasting Legacy: Hugg & Hall Sticks with What Works
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe quality of a company isn’t accurately measured in times of plenty — as an old saying in the retail world goes, “You don’t impress anyone at Christmas.” The true measure of a firm, be it strategy, staying power or…
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Trex Begins Hiring for Manager Level Positions in Central Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTrex Company, the decking and outdoor products manufacturer that moved into Little Rock last fall, has launched a hiring campaign to begin filling 500 new jobs in Central Arkansas. In October, Trex announced an estimated $400-million investment to develop its…
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Atlas Tube Opens World’s Largest ERW Mill in Blytheville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAtlas Tube recently opened its second steel mill in Blytheville. The new facility will be dedicated to producing Jumbo Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) as large as 28″ OD with walls up to 1″ thick. According to the company, the $150…
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The Systems Group to Expand El Dorado Operations, Add 60 New Jobs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Systems Group announced Monday plans to expand its main fabrication and machine shop in El Dorado. The company will be purchasing 47 acres of land next to its current El Dorado facility and expanding operations to make more of…
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U of A Offers Online Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas College of Business is now offering an online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, through a partnership with the university’s Global Campus. The online supply chain management program will begin this fall and registration is now open. Supply chain management…
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JMP Opens Automation and Robotics Facility in Northwest Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJMP Solutions recently completed construction on its new automation and robotics facility in Fayetteville which opened for business on March 1, 2022. The 20,000-SF manufacturing and integration space will provide automation and robotics solutions to the Northwest Arkansas region and…
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W&W|AFCO Steel to Expand at Port of Little Rock, Add 115 Jobs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffW&W|AFCO Steel announced Wednesday it will be locating a new steel fabrication facility in the former LM Wind Power building at the Port of Little Rock, adding 115 full-time jobs over five years and a $18.7 million investment to the…
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Reddish Joins Trex as Little Rock Engagement Director
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTrex Company, the decking and outdoor products manufacturer that moved into Little Rock last fall, recently appointed James Reddish as its Director of Little Rock Workforce Development and Community Engagement. In this newly created role, Reddish will lead and facilitate…