Atlas Tube to build manufacturing facility in Blytheville.BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. -- New plant to employ 100 people Atlas Tube Inc., the largest and most advanced manufacturer of hollow structural sections A hollow structural section (HSS) is a type of metal profile with a hollow tubular cross section. In some countries they are referred to instead as a structural hollow section (SHS). in the world, has announced plans to build a manufacturing facility in Blytheville. The 450,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art plant will employ 100 people. The company's total investment will be $55 million. Construction will begin immediately. Production will commence in the third quarter of 2006 and be fully operational by the end of 2006. The facility will house two state-of-the-art tube mills capable of producing tubing from 2" to 12" 5/8 wall and rounds up to 16" diameter. The facility will also house a 72", 70,000-lb. 5/8 wall slitter. "We're excited that Atlas Tube has chosen Arkansas as the location for its new manufacturing facility," said Gov. Mike Huckabee  This article or section contains information about one or more candidates in an upcoming or ongoing election.Content may change as the election approaches. . "The technology that Atlas Tube uses is cutting-edge and sets a standard within the industry. We look forward to a long, prosperous relationship." Atlas Tube's hollow structural sections have been used in construction of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, dedicated to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, and other people who have in some major way influenced the music industry, particularly in in Cleveland, the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo Center and Las Vegas's Light Screen over Fremont Street Fremont Street is the second most famous street in Las Vegas, Nevada after the Las Vegas Strip. Located in the heart of the downtown casino corridor, it is (or was) the address for many famous casinos such as Binion's Horseshoe, Eldorado Club, Fremont Hotel and Casino, Golden Gate . Atlas Tube has recently acquired Maverick Tube's structural tubing business and Copperweld's structural tubing operations. Atlas will now have plants in Harrow, Ontario Harrow is a community located in Essex County Ontario Canada. Facts Hiram Walker, of Canadian Club Whisky fame is credited with putting Harrow on the map. Walker built the railroad, which then brought grain from the South end of the County into the city for use in his ; Plymouth, Mich.; Chicago, Ill.; Winnipeg, Manitoba; and Blytheville. Atlas will have a combined annual capacity in excess of 1.5 million tons per year. "We're very excited about being in Blytheville and building a world-class facility next to Nucor Steel. This location, combined with our other plants, strategically positions Atlas Tube to better serve the entire North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. HSS HSS Humanities and Social Sciences HSS High Speed Steel HSS Home Subscriber Server (3GPP) HSS Hospital for Special Surgery (New York, NY, USA) HSS Hospital for Special Surgery HSS History of Science Society market," said Barry Zekelman, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Atlas Tubes, Inc. "Local and state authorities made it an easy decision to locate in Arkansas." "The Quorum A majority of an entire body; e.g., a quorum of a legislative assembly. A quorum is the minimum number of people who must be present to pass a law, make a judgment, or conduct business. Court and the citizens of Mississippi County Mississippi County is the name of several counties in the United States:
"This announcement will put us over 1,000 jobs created during the last three years," said Blytheville Mayor Barrett Harrison. "This was a group effort between the city, county, state and the Great River Economic Development Area. These four groups worked hard to make sure Atlas Tube had what they needed to locate in Mississippi County." Atlas utilizes "flexible manufacturing," a quick change technology allowing their manufacturing facilities to change sizes on all of their mills in under two hours. This creates the shortest cycle times in the industry. "We're certainly pleased and proud to have such a respected company choose to locate in Mississippi County," said Clif Chitwood, director of the Great River Economic Development Area. "We know they will find our business atmosphere and quality workforce the perfect fit for success." "I'm so proud of Mississippi County for their hard work in recruiting such a quality company," said Larry Walther, director of the Arkansas Department of Economic Development. "Atlas Tube recognizes that Arkansas' workforce has the skills needed to work in a progressive, technology-based environment. We look forward to a great relationship with Atlas Tube and the many benefits they bring to northeast Arkansas." Additional information on Atlas Tube can be found at www.atlastube.com. |
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