by George Jared (gjared@talkbusiness.net)
A $10 million Congressional appropriation, led by U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., will advance plans for the Arkansas State University Center for Advanced Materials and Steel Manufacturing to support the largest steel producing region in the country.
A-State will use the funding to invest in high-tech equipment for a multi-million dollar facility that will advance the rapidly growing steel industry in the Arkansas Delta and throughout Northeast Arkansas. The region is the nation’s leader in steel production, with more than 20 steel-related companies employing some 3,600 workers and another $3 billion in facilities under construction creating another 900 jobs.
The university anticipates close partnerships with steel manufacturers for research, process improvements, testing of advanced materials and steel manufacturing while training a growing, professional workforce for the industry and region.
A-State’s Center for Advanced Materials and Steel Manufacturing receives $10 million
