By Arkansas Money & Politics Staff | May 30, 2024
Uniforce, a manufacturer of thermoformed plastics for recreational vehicles based in Conway, has been purchased by Manufacturing Corporation of America.
Uniforce was founded almost 30 years ago by Ken Burks. His son, Kenny, will remain with the company as plant manager. MCA is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
“We finalized the decision to purchase Uniforce after meeting Ken, learning the history behind this legacy company, and understanding the current and future business opportunities available,” said Greg White, MCA president of manufacturing operations. “Uniforce is a fully integrated business, from concept to custom product manufacturing, and known for delivering exceptionally high-quality products. They are already supplying some of the largest vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and we are committed to building on their success.”
White said the acquisition marks a significant step forward for MCA as it realizes its mission of “preserving American manufacturing heritage by investing in legacy facilities.”
MCA will invest in new state-of-the-art equipment at the Conway facility with a five-year goal to transition Uniforce to an employee stock ownership program (ESOP), ensuring that each individual in the organization becomes an owner and has a stake in the company’s success, according to a company press release.
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