Covia announced that it will be expanding the manufacturing capability of its Luminex branded product line to serve increasing customer demand. Luminex, an ultra-white filler, is used in the production of engineered stone countertops for consumer use in kitchens and bathrooms, while also serving retail and industrial hard surface applications. Partnerships with the City of Fort Smith, the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce and the State of Arkansas were critical to supporting the expansion opportunity, and the investment will allow the company to expand employment opportunities at its existing facility in Fort Smith.

While the company considered other locations, the Fort Smith site was best positioned to leverage its full infrastructure and capabilities.