MAY2016 | Vol 11 Issue 5
Bekaert Launches Major Expansion at Rogers Manufacturing Plant “Our expansion plans fit within Bekaert’s strategy to drive growth...we are committed and dedicated to creating value for our customers and are expanding the Rogers plant to contribute to the growth of the North American based tire makers.”
– Matthew Taylor, CEO of Bekaert
Matthew Taylor, CEO of Bekaert
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ekaert announced in March a major expansion program for the company’s manufacturing plant in Rogers. The announcement was held at the Rogers plant in the presence of Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas; Greg Hines, Mayor of Rogers; and Matthew Taylor, CEO of Bekaert. The expansion of the Rogers plant will contribute to the growth of the automotive markets in the U.S.
Gradual Implementation to Add Capacity & Jobs
The Rogers plant opened in 1989 and produces steel cord for the tire industry. Bekaert projects continued strong and growing demand from the tire manufacturers based in the U.S. as a result of the expansion programs of the tire manufacturers in the country and of their preference to source domestically produced tire cord. In
order to accommodate for the projected growth, Bekaert has decided to add an additional 50 percent production capacity to the Rogers plant. The expansion will be gradually implemented and will add over 100 new jobs. “Bekaert is a company with a global presence and could have chosen to expand at any location throughout the world,” said Governor Asa Hutchinson. “The fact that we are here today celeContinued on Page 3...
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Events and Meetings
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2016 Fall | Chamber Event Guide Planner
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Annual Chamber Picnic May 20 | Be Our Guest
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Small Business Corner – The Largest Business Conference and Trade Show in NWA
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Rogers Public Schools Partner with Northwest Technical Institute (NTI); Congratulations to the Arvest First Leadership Class of 2016 Focus on Community – Hunt Ventures | Developing Northwest Arkansas Focus on Community – Open Avenues | Capable People. Quality Work. LPGA – Celebrating 10 Years of the NWA Championship
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Welcome New Members | March 2016
Ribbon Cuttings | March 2016; Ambassador of the Quarter Chamber Membership Renewals | March 2016; Reminder – Don’t Forget to Assess by May 31
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Chamber Networking & Educational Events
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Legislative Days Are Here Again
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