Gov. Sanders announced Taber Extrusions expansion in Russellville [Video]

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Last week, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders embarked on an overseas trade mission to promote aerospace and defense businesses to encourage them to invest in Arkansas.

Gov. Sanders recently joined Taber Extrusions executives at the Farnborough Air Show in the United Kingdom to announce the company is investing over $60 million to expand its facility in Russellville.

“Announcements like this don’t happen by accident,” said Governor Sanders. “It took pro-growth policies in Little Rock, a pro-business mentality in Russellville, and a proactive presence at events like the Farnborough Airshow to secure Taber’s investment. I’m grateful to this great Arkansas company for their continued commitment to the Natural State.”

Taber Extrusions has operated in Arkansas since 1976, and the expansion is expected to create 70 new jobs and introduce the largest direct extrusion …