The Strong Co. Inc., 4505 Emmett Sanders Road, has acquired all manufacturing assets of Ambient Minerals Inc. of Benton, a Strong spokesperson said in a news release Tuesday.
Ambient Minerals specializes in the processing of perlite and vermiculite products for horticulture, construction and industry, according to the release.
Strong will maintain headquarters in Pine Bluff and operate production in both Pine Bluff and Benton.
Strong was founded in 1959 by William A. Strong Sr. and is currently celebrating its 65th anniversary.
“Since its creation, the Strong Co. has utilized raw materials such as vermiculite, perlite, and cement binders to develop specialized cementitious products and patented application equipment to meet a variety of construction challenges.
“Today, the company offers solutions for the in-ground vinyl pool market, roof substrate repairs, above-ground steel fuel storage tank insulation, sanitary sewer structure rehabilitation, stormwater pipe lining, and cementitious grouting,” according to the release.
Details: The Strong Co. Inc., www.strongseal.com or info@strongseal.com.