Arch Coal named top business technology innovator

Arch Coal has been named among InformationWeek Elite 100 as one of the top business technology innovators in the US.

This is the ninth consecutive year that Arch Coal has been ranked as one of the nation’s most innovative users of business technology by InformationWeek.

"The 2014 InformationWeek Elite 100 highlights companies that are leading this digital business revolution, redefining business models and reshaping industries," commented InformationWeek Editor In Chief, Rob Preston.

Arch Coal was recognized among the Elite 100 for applying technology in pursuit of continuous improvement across its national network of mining operations.

"Applying data mining technology helps Arch Coal work toward our ultimate goal of A Perfect Zero in safety and environmental compliance. We're deploying technology that facilitates efficient data collection and rapid analysis of trends to support a culture of prevention. Our strategic effort to couple information technology with our key performance indicators allows Arch to do more with less in a challenging business environment," commented Arch Coal VP, David Hartley.

Arch Coal ranked 64, taking the top spot among Elite 100 companies based in St. Louis.

Adapted from press release by Katie Woodward

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