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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-026761"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ARTW"
cik: "0000007623"
company_name: "ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-10T19:37:33+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-10T19:38:13.087382+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Art's-Way Modular Buildings backlog jumps to over $19M from $1.3M after major project awards

## Summary
- Modular Buildings segment awarded major projects; backlog now over $19.0 million, up from $1.3 million in Q1 FY2026 (May 31, 2026).
- Projects expected to be substantially fulfilled by end of FY2027, subject to customer schedules and milestones.
- Company cites enhanced visibility into future manufacturing activity; CEO Marc McConnell comments on strength of modular capabilities.
- Margins on projects expected to be consistent with historical performance; customer identities withheld due to confidentiality.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-026761
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ARTW
- cik: 0000007623
- company_name: ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-10T19:37:33+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/7623/000143774926026761/0001437749-26-026761-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/7623/000143774926026761/artw20260810_8k.htm

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