LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas-based company Boyd Metals will be expanding its port of Little Rock facility, adding 20 new jobs and thousands of square feet to meet customer demand.
At an announcement at the port of Little Rock, it was stated the expansion will add 40,500 square feet to Boyd Metals’ Little Rock facility for processing equipment and increased inventory.
According to Boyd Metals, the company has made multiple expansions at its Port of Little Rock location. It established a Little Rock location in 2006 and built the current facility – a 31,500-square-foot bay with office space – in 2009. To meet increased inventory needs for customers, Boyd Metals expanded in 2015, building an 80-by-450-foot bay that added 36,000 square feet of space.
“Boyd Metals, a subsidiary of Russel Metals, is excited to grow with our customers,” said Brian Newman, President of Boyd Metals, Inc. “Boyd Metals opened our Little Rock, Arkansas location in 2006 and expanding our footprint shows a commitment to both our employees and our customer base. We are happy to be a staple in the Little Rock community and this investment enhances our reputation as the leading metal supplier in the region. Again, thank you to the Boyd family and our loyal customers.”
While not in attendance, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders did express in a statement that she is thrilled about the expansion.
“I’m thrilled that Boyd Metals has decided to expand their facility at the Port of Little Rock and create 20 new jobs,” Sanders said. “Arkansas’ economy is booming and as my administration continues to cut taxes, improve our schools, and invest in our workforce, great companies like Boyd Metals will keep expanding in our state.”
State and local officials gave statements regarding the expansion with Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, saying he’s happy to see the company grow.
“Boyd Metals is an Arkansas success story. With such excellence in how they conduct business, it’s no surprise to see their growth and success,” O’Neal said. “We’re proud to see this Arkansas-based company continuing to expand in our state at the Port of Little Rock.”
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. expressed his gratitude at the event saying that the expansion makes the city a leader in the metals industry.
“Boyd Metals is an industry leader and an innovator in the metal fabrication cluster in Little Rock and across Arkansas,” said Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. “This investment further solidifies Little Rock as a leader in the metals industry and creates additional jobs for our residents at the Port of Little Rock.”
The company said jobs created at Boyd Metals’ Port of Little Rock facility include processing supervisors, forklift operators, material handlers, and machine operators. To learn more about these positions and to apply, click here.
