Jonesboro, AR -- (SBWire) -- 06/12/2015 --Arkansas Business recently reported Hytrol Conveyor Co. in Jonesboro has announced plans for a $12 million expansion that will include at least 36 new jobs. The company said the project includes a 62,000-square-foot expansion of its manufacturing facility, a new paint system, lasers, brake presses, and computerized numerical control equipment. The new expansion will also be the source of seventy five permanent positions at the Jonesboro, AR facility. Additional parking will also accommodate the company growth which is on target for the best year.

Hytrol designs and manufactures advanced conveyor systems and currently has about 800 employees. Hytrol Vice President Chris Glenn said the new employees are being hired and plans call for breaking ground on the project within two weeks. The project is expected to be complete in eight months.

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About Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc.
Hytrol Conveyor Co., Inc. (http://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.

Hytrol's consistent growth is strengthened by its Integration Partner Network, with over 100 locations worldwide. Hytrol's Technology Center is the birthplace for many industry-changing solutions, such as EZLogic® accumulation conveyors and the E24™, an energy efficient, motor driven roller conveyor series. These technologies are complemented by Hytrol's sortation offerings, the ProSort 400 Elite series high speed shoe sorter, as well as the ProSort MRT series narrow belt sorter.

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Phillip Poston
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