One of the biggest manufacturing projects in the history of the state is Big River Steel’s plan to build a $1.1 billion steel mill in Osceola, which will employ 500 people and produce steel for a variety of industries, including automotive. “Vikon Farms is doing more than bringing jobs to Arkadelphia they’re building agricultural partnerships with growers in the region,” says Governor Mike Beebe. Vikon Farms will build a $5.4 million poultry processing plant in Arkadelphia (172 workers) and contract with local growers. Major food-industry announcements include Global Food Group’s plans to build a $4.7 million manufacturing and packaging facility in Clinton, which will create 224 new jobs. Arkansas is the headquarters for Tyson Foods, the third-largest employer in the state.
Nearly 50,000 people are employed in the food manufacturing industry. The state is also working hard to accelerate the growth of knowledge-based industries such as aerospace, biotechnology, smart-grid technologies, and software development.Īgriculture and food processing are key drivers of the state economy. Key industries are timber, paper, agriculture, food processing, and transportation equipment manufacturing. With this deeply experienced workforce, low business costs, and the second-lowest unionization rate in the country, it is no surprise that manufacturers like to set up operations in Arkansas.
In fact, Arkansas has the highest percentage of manufacturing employment in the South, and the third-highest in the nation. Nearly 14 percent of the state’s workforce is employed in manufacturing. Manufacturing roots run deep in Arkansas.
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