Lexicon, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Universal Limited, Inc. of Trussville, Alabama. Effective immediately, the insulation contractor and its nearly 200 Alabama-based employees will join Lexicon’s portfolio of businesses. All existing employees and key leadership will continue their…
Nucor Steel
- AMP NewsBusinessBusiness servicesConstruction/Real EstateEnergyManufacturing
Majestic Steel Opens New Processing Plant at Nucor; Will Create 225 Jobs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMajestic Steel USA has opened a processing facility and service center at the Nucor Steel campus outside Blytheville in Mississippi County, the company announced Monday. Majestic, a privately held and family-owned company based in Cleveland, Ohio, is a processor…
- AMP NewsEducationGovernmentIndustries
Gov. Hutchinson Appoints Henderson to Arkansas Board of Education
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGovernor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that he has appointed Randy Henderson of Blytheville to the Arkansas State Board of Education. Henderson is replacing Susan Chambers of Bella Vista. “Randy’s experience in education and leadership provides him with a vision for…
- BusinessDecember 2020MagazineManufacturing
Forging Ahead: Led by Mississippi County Growth, Arkansas Steel Remains Strong
America’s steel industry has long been associated with the mills that dominate Pennsylvania and the Rust Belt. Yet Mississippi County also has a surprisingly robust presence in its manufacturing, employing nearly 5,500 Arkansans — a 39 percent increase since 2009.…
- AMP NewsBusinessManufacturing
Nucor Steel Arkansas Opens New Cold Mill Facility
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale Nucor Steel Arkansas cut the ribbon on its new $230 million cold mill facility in Hickman today. Nucor executives, along with state lawmakers and economic development officials, gathered at the facility in Northeast Arkansas for the ceremony.…
by Curtis Lanning President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have their share of opponents, but steel-producer Nucor said the tariffs are “restoring a level playing field.” North Carolina-based Nucor operates three steel mills in northeast Arkansas.…
Nucor Steel Arkansas is planning a $230 million expansion at its facility in Blytheville. City officials say the project will add about 100 jobs in the area. City Council members will consider the request for the expansion during a meeting…