“We’ve been impressed from the first day we set foot in this state, just considering building another scrap recycling and steel mill. Arkansas was a good home for that. They had the river system, railroad system, highway system, and electrical grid system. What they had then, they have today — only in spades.”

David Stickler

CEO, Big River Steel

“This is the place that it needs to happen. People want to come to this area. Companies want to come down here. Why? In large part due to the things we do right here at this steel mill [in Hickman].”

Ladd Hall

Executive Vice President, Nucor

“It’s extraordinary to see the cotton fields of Arkansas converted into steel producing companies that really impact the world.” 

Asa Hutchinson

Governor of Arkansas

“People have heard me refer to this as steel mill heaven. And the reason we are here is really because of the work ethic of Arkansans.”

John Correnti

Former CEO, Big River Steel

“The strength and commitment of the state of Arkansas and our local teammates has given us the opportunity to make the next investment in the future of tube production for the entire country.” 

Barry Zekelman

CEO, Atlas Tube

“People realize now that steel might be moving from the Northeast to the South. Specifically, Arkansas is a leader.”

Mike Preston

Arkansas Secretary of Commerce