Pace closes Harrison die casting plant, removing source of casting capacity and scrap

Pace Industries plans to close its die casting facility in Harrison, Ark., eliminating about 178 jobs and removing a sizable aluminum and zinc casting operation from the regional supply chain.

Harrison Mayor Jerry Jackson said the company notified city officials through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter received Feb. 25. According to Jackson, the facility at 513 Highway 62/65 Bypass North will cease operations April 26.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.