Press Releases For AR - Jonesboro (US)

Hytrol to Attend Largest Retail Supply Chain Conference in US

Hytrol has announced that the company will be a silver sponsor as well as exhibiting in booth #134 at the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Retail Supply Chain Conference at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. from Feb. 12-15, 2017. Hytrol is a proud member of RILA.

Roy Fanning Joins Hytrol as Director of Manufacturing Operations

Hytrol is pleased to announce the addition of Roy Fanning as director of manufacturing operations. Fanning was born in Dayton, Ohio at Wright Patterson AFB, but calls Rogers, AR home. In his role, he is responsible for the overall direction and success of the manufacturing area. Fanning will provide direction and support for the team as they drive continuous improvement activities for the safety of our employees, the quality of products and the value Hytrol adds for our integration partners and customers.

Training at Manufacturers Facilities and on-Site in Jonesboro Arkansas Now Offered by Hytrol Conveyor

LogoHytrol Conveyor Co., Inc. (www.hytrol.com) designs and manufactures advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions for customers with processing, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution needs. At a Hytrol seminar, manufacturers will spend 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 days with people from different industries, learning about Hytrol's equipment and production processes, and networking with Hytrol employees. There are a few elements to consider when choosing a Hytrol seminar.

Hytrol Conveyor Integration Partner Conveyor Handling Company Benefits in Mid-Atlantic States

LogoHytrol Conveyor Company, Inc., manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes the integration partner network critical to the company's success.

Hytrol President David Peacock Proud of Company Plant Expansion in Jonesboro Arkansas

LogoHytrol Conveyor Co., Inc. broke ground recently for its $12 million 62,000 square foot expansion. The expansion is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2016. The new capacity will make room for up to 75 new permanent positions, said Hytrol President David Peacock.

West Coast US Distribution and Manufacturing Centers Growth Great for Hytrol Conveyor

LogoAmway opened its new $42 million nutrition manufacturing and R&D facility in Buena Park, CA. According to company officials, the 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will house select manufacturing operations for the company's Nutrilite brand of vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements, sold exclusively by Amway Business Owners. The R&D facility will focus on quality assurance activities as well as research efforts for the nutrition brand.

Hytrol Conveyor Business Development Specialist Mike Lee Excited About Company 28 Years and Counting

LogoMike Lee is responsible for facilitating and promoting the development of Hytrol including integrators, customers, and employees for the Jonesboro, AR based Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc., manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions. As the business development specialist, Lee is most excited about the growth opportunities that lie ahead for the company.

Hytrol Conveyor Breaks Ground on 12 Million Dollar Expansion, 75 New Jobs Created in Jonesboro Plant

LogoHytrol Conveyor Co., Inc. broke ground recently for its $12 million 62,000 square foot expansion. The expansion is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2016. The new capacity will make room for up to 75 new permanent positions, said Hytrol President David Peacock.

Hytrol Conveyor Offers Training at Manufacturers Facilities and on-Site in Jonesboro Arkansas

LogoHytrol Conveyor Co., Inc. (www.hytrol.com) designs and manufactures advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions for customers with processing, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution needs. For over 65 years, Hytrol has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to understanding the unique material handling needs of businesses. Hytrol is focused on creating innovative, customized conveyor solutions that help companies achieve their goals.

Hiring Millennials Part of Winning Hiring Formula of Hytrol Conveyors

LogoHytrol Conveyor recently posted an article exploring the implications of millennials in the manufacturing workforce. There are a wealth of examples of how today's manufacturing industry is now increasingly aligned with millennial's value systems and eagerness for technological expertise.

Maryland Distribution Centers Value Support from Local Hytrol Conveyor Partner

LogoLocal support allows manufacturing and distribution customers in Maryland to feel more confident in the conveyor system purchased. Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc., manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes the integration partner network critical to the company's success. Hytrol's unique relationship with integration partners allows the company to provide a great advantage to the customer.

CIO Delos Fritz Supports Lean Manufacturing Culture at Hytrol Conveyor

LogoDelos Fritz is chief information officer for Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc., manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions committed to technology as a method for lean continuous improvement. Fritz is responsible for all business systems, telecommunications, and applications, including the systems used by Hytrol employees and customers.

Partnership Between Hytrol Conveyor and RH Brown Serves West Coast Material Handling Customers

LogoHytrol Conveyor Company, Inc., manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes integration partners like R.H. Brown Co., critical to the company's success. Hytrol's unique relationship with integration partners allows the company to provide great advantages to the customer with local service.

Hytrol Conveyor Understands Role of Millennials in US Manufacturing

LogoHytrol Conveyor recently posted an article exploring the implications of millennials in the manufacturing workforce.

Over 900 Years of Service Celebrated at Hytrol Conveyor in July

LogoHytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. is proud to recognize the employees celebrating their anniversary of dedicated service to Hytrol. Employees with a July anniversary start date have more than 900 years of service.

Hytrol Conveyor Offers Ohio Customers Local Support with McKee Stewart Equipment

LogoBob West, Hytrol's Vice President of Corporate Development explained, "With more than 100 locations around the world, Hytrol's network of local service providers offers a great peace of mind. Through our strong relationships, Hytrol is able to provide local presence, on-site expertise, and the instant assistance needed by customers today."

Hytrol Conveyor Announced David Peacock as President Beginning Last Month

LogoHytrol Conveyor Co., Inc., an industry expert in automated material handling solutions announced last month that David Peacock began his tenure as President of Hytrol on June 1. Peacock was hired in September of 2014 as Executive Vice President and succeeds former Hytrol President Gregg Goodner. Peacock worked with Goodner, who was Hytrol's president for over two decades, to implement a transition plan to assure a firm and seamless handoff of responsibilities.

Design Engineer Trav Tacker Focuses on Quality for Hytrol Conveyor Company

LogoDesign engineer, Trav Tacker is part of the systems engineering group with responsibilities including designing individual conveyors from simple parts through final assemblies to meet customer's specifications. Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. is the manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions, and is proud to have Trav Tacker on the team.

Tiffany Hayden Oversees Engineering Lean Manufacturing Process Improvement for Hytrol Conveyor

LogoHytrol Conveyor Company, Inc., manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions is committed to innovative engineering technologies. Tiffany Hayden, Hytrol's engineering facilitator, oversees a group of four configuration design engineers. Hayden oversees a group of six designers that process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs). "I organize each ECN and create a drawing to make the process easier for each designer as well as troubleshoot process delays and find solutions ensuring lean continuous process improvement. As a team, we receive engineering requests from engineering or manufacturing and determine if they turn into ECNs or can be fixed quickly without going through the ECN process," explained Hayden.

July Employee Anniversaries Totaling over 900 Years of Service Celebrated at Hytrol Conveyor

LogoHytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. is proud to recognize the employees celebrating their anniversary of dedicated service to Hytrol. Employees with a July anniversary start date have more than 900 years of service.

Hytrol Conveyor Tony Sartin Talks Importance of Company Communication

LogoTony Sartin, Hytrol Conveyor Customer Care Manager discussed how omni-channel is a goal in every industry, creating a seamless experience in every customer interaction. Sartin explained how a business can create a customer-focused company culture.

California Manufacturers Turn to Hytrol Conveyor and Integration Partner McCombs-Wall Engineering

LogoBased in Orange, CA, McCombs-Wall Engineering, a Hytrol integration partner (IP), delivers innovative materials handling solutions that are used to improve profitability and sustainability in manufacturing supply chains. Servicing a wide range of industries, from aerospace to retail to food, this Hytrol IP regularly exceeds expectations by offering exceptional service and support. While addressing many industry sectors, McCombs-Wall Engineering recognizes the intense competition in the food & beverage sector, underscoring the need for effective planning of warehousing and manufacturing operations.

Robert Jones Chair of Hytrol Conveyor Welcomed David Peacock as President

LogoHytrol Conveyor Co., Inc., an industry expert in automated material handling solutions announce earlier this month that David Peacock began his tenure as President of Hytrol. Peacock was hired in September of 2014 as Executive Vice President and succeeds former Hytrol President Gregg Goodner.

Wilton Industries Well Served by Hytrol Conveyors and Integration Partner Conveyor Solutions

LogoHytrol Conveyor worked with Integration Partner, Conveyor Solutions, Inc. to assist Wilton Industries, a company on a steady growth trajectory. Its four main business units—the Wilton Enterprises line of baking and cake decorating products, Rowoco kitchen utensils, the Weston Gallery of designer photo frames, and Copco fine kitchenware—have all recorded big volume increases over the past few years. Inevitably, this kind of growth brings with it some operating challenges—one of the toughest being how to keep pace with booming order volume.

Hytrol Conveyor Sees New Aerospace Boom on West Coast

LogoAccording to Dale D. Buss, Staff Editor at Area Development magazine, there has been a geographic reshaping of a U.S. aerospace industry that is enjoying its biggest expansionary era in many years. "Three years ago it looked like everything was heading to China," Kevin Michaels, aviation consultant for ICF, told IndustryWeek. "Now that's changed…The U.S. at this point in time has become the hot spot in aerospace manufacturing." Seattle-based Boeing and Europe-based Airbus are the big players in global aerospace manufacturing, so their strategies and activities outline the new boom in the industry in America.

Hytrol Conveyor Creates a Seamless Omni-Channel Customer Experience

LogoTony Sartin, Hytrol Conveyor Customer Care Manager discussed how omni-channel is a goal in every industry, creating a seamless experience in every customer interaction. Sartin explained how a business can create a customer-focused company culture.

Hytrol Conveyor Announces 12 Million Dollar Expansion to Accommodate Strong Company Growth

LogoHytrol Conveyor Co. based in Jonesboro, Arkansas announced a $12 million expansion plan that will include up to 75 new jobs. Hytrol had a record year in sales in 2014, and expects to see that number grow in 2015.