East Camden, Ark. — Southern Arkansas University Tech said it has secured $20 million in federal funding to establish a Defense Manufacturing Center of Excellence, a project the school says will expand workforce training and support economic growth across South Arkansas.
JONESBORO, AR—Camfil Air Pollution Control, manufacturer of industrial dust, fume and mist collection systems, recently announced plans to construct a new manufacturing plant here to replace its previous building that was destroyed by a tornado in March. Target completion date is early 2022.
ROGERS, AR — Ferra Aerospace, an advanced machining and complex assembly company, acquired a new manufacturing facility here that will add nearly 30 employees and nine high-speed machines.
CAMDEN, AR—Lockheed Martin says it is spending $142 million and hiring 326 new workers over the next few years as it expands its south Arkansas facility.
JACKSONVILLE, AR—SIG Sauer will locate a new ammunition assembly facility here, where it plans to invest approximately $5.7 million and create about 50 new jobs.
BATESVILLE, AR—Bad Boy Mowers is expanding its assembly operations here. The company will invest approximately $7.8 million in a 68,000 square-foot property across from its existing factory. The company plans to add approximately 160 new jobs in the future.
FORT SMITH, AR—Whirlpool has reached a resolution with property owners in a class-action lawsuit related to contaminated groundwater near the company’s former assembly plant here.
ROGERS, AR—Redman & Associates, a manufacturer of battery-operated ride-on toys, will open a $6.5 million assembly plant here, with plans to hire74 employees.
MARION, AR—Hino Manufacturing U.S.A. plans to invest more than $55 million to expand its assembly plant here, adding 200 new jobs. The facility manufactures axles, knuckles and suspension components for Toyota’s Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia trucks.
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR—Eaton Corp. is investing $222,000 in its assembly plant here to reduce the facility’s environmental footprint and improve its energy efficiency.
