Stave mill opens in Independence County
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Published: Sep. 12, 2023 at 10:33 PM CDT
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A new factory is bringing jobs to Independence County and pumping up the economy.
Independent Stave began operating in August and has added 60 jobs to the county. Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery said those jobs could expand to 100.
The mill produces staves for bourbon and wine barrels.
The company invested more than $30 million in the facility, which is one of 10 in North America.
Jeffries estimated that $3 million would be added to the county’s economy.
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