Boyd Metals will be expanding its facility at the Port of Little Rock, adding 40,500 square feet for processing equipment and increased inventory. The expansion will also help the company to better meet customer demand, as well as create 20 new jobs at the Little Rock facility.
“Boyd Metals, a subsidiary of Russel Metals, is excited to grow with our customers,” Boyd Metals President Brian Newman said. “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.” Decorative Expanded Metal
Boyd Metals has made multiple expansions at its Port of Little Rock location. The company 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 is an Arkansas success story. With such excellence in how they conduct business, it’s no surprise to see their growth and success,” Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, said. “We’re proud to see this Arkansas-based company continuing to expand in our state at the Port of Little Rock.”
Founded in Fort Smith, Arkansas in 1991, Boyd Metals is a full-line steel service center offering an extensive inventory of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass, red metal, PVF and other industrial products. Boyd Metals also offers in-house processing services, including laser cutting, sawing, shearing, flame cutting, plasma cutting, bar polishing and sheet bending.
The company operates five stocking warehouse and sales office locations in Fort Smith; Little Rock; Joplin, Missouri; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Tyler, Texas. The Port of Little Rock location has served to connect the company with its customers by providing easy access to multiple major highways in central Arkansas.
“Boyd Metals and its parent company evaluated multiple locations for this investment and selected Little Rock, which is a strong compliment to the regional workforce in the Little Rock area,” said Rajesh Chokhani, 2023 Chairman of the Little Rock Regional Chamber. “We are grateful they selected Little Rock and look forward to a continued partnership.”
“Boyd Metals continues the tremendous legacy of its namesake Bob Boyd that is rooted in the creation of the Port of Little Rock,” said Bobby Brown, board chair of the Little Rock Port Authority. “Today’s expansion announcement is an exciting testament to the resilience of our economy and the power of the community and industry working together to foster a strong economic environment.”
Jobs created at Boyd Metals’ Port of Little Rock facility include processing supervisors, forklift operators and material handlers, as well as machine operators. To learn more about these positions and to apply, click here.
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