Morgantown hosts July 13 Manufacture America conference
The conference Manufacture America: Rethink, Retool and Rebuild to Support Jobs will be held on July 13 at West Virginia University’s National Research Center for Coal and Energy in Morgantown. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration’s Manufacturing and Services unit, the event runs from 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Manufacture America program is designed to help American manufacturers rethink, retool and rebuild their operations through exploring new products, markets, processes and sources of finance. By looking at new markets and emerging and growing industries, and by improving processes and equipment to be more productive, efficient and sustainable, companies can find new ideas to become more competitive. To register for this event, visit http://trade.gov/manufactureamerica.
Energy firm to invest $25 million, create 280 jobs in West Virginia
Select Energy Services of Gainesville, Texas, recently purchased Arvilla Well Services LLC and Buckstone LLC in St. Marys. Select Energy plans to invest approximately $25 million, retain 119 employees and create approximately 280 new jobs in the process of developing Marcellus Shale in West Virginia. The company will undertake gas well construction and maintenance, gas well road construction, water hauling and other related activities.
Hino to add 50 jobs in Wood County to support production expansion
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. in Williamstown plans to expand its work force by temporarily adding 50 new employees. The new hires will receive training in anticipation of plans to boost production starting in late August or early September and continuing into 2011. Employment may extend beyond the first quarter of 2011 if market conditions dictate. The plant’s current output of eight trucks a day during one shift will be increased to 20 vehicles a day. The advanced technology on the 2011 model trucks will make Hino the only manufacturer of medium duty class trucks that meets new federal emission standards, without using credits.
DuPont hires 40 operators for Wood County facility
DuPont Washington Works recently hired 40 new process operators and announced plans to fill an additional 50 to 70 positions over the next 18 months. The first 20 process operators will report to work in July to begin a five-week training program. The second group of 20 will report for training in August. WorkForce West Virginia helped manage the application process. Wood County officials facilitated background checks that expedited the hiring. DuPont is interviewing for additional positions that will include chemical operators, process operators, material handling operators, electrical and instrument mechanics and area maintenance mechanics. The positions are open due to normal attrition. The company is filling the positions now because customer demand warrants hiring at this time.
Essroc hosts dedication of modernized cement plant in Berkeley County
Essroc dedicated the opening of its cement plant in Martinsburg with an open house in June. Over the last several years, Essroc invested more than $600 million in creating the newer, cleaner, more efficient facility. The updated plant shares the same footprint as the previous cement facility that occupied the same property but features several enhancements. Advances include an enclosed limestone storage dome and enclosed conveyor system that reduces dust, cement/concrete laboratories and a new control room/administration building. The plant reduced the number of mills and kiln lines required, yet is projected to increase production. Essroc is a member of the Italcementi Group, the fifth largest cement producer in the world.
Frontier, CWA, announce $310 million investment in West Virginia
Frontier Communications and Communications Workers of America (CWA) announced that Frontier has agreed to a $310 million investment in the state over the next three years. The funds are to be used for broadband deployment, service quality improvements and other capital expenditures. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia recently approved the sale of Verizon West Virginia landline assets to Frontier.
Monongalia biotech firm begins clinical trials in France to test new drug
Morgantown-based Protea Biosciences and French pharmaceutical manufacturer Mayoly Spindler are conducting human clinical trials in France to test a new drug designed to treat chronic pancreatic disease. Protea, a West Virginia University spin-off biotechnology firm, and Mayoly Spindler developed genetically engineered lipase. Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats in food so they can be digested. The goal of clinical trials is to prove the drug is safe and ready for market. Protea has exclusive rights to market lipase in North America.
Marion County technology firm on team awarded $317 million NOAA contract
Global Science & Technology (GST) in Fairmont is a subcontractor on the team awarded a contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Research and Development High Performance Computing (HPC) System indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract has a four-year base period with options. If all options are exercised, the contract has an estimated value of $317 million. The role of GST as a subcontractor is to provide services in data storage, engineering, operations and maintenance, systems administration and scientific visualization. The lead on the contract is Virginia-based CSC, a global leader in information technology services. The HPC program must support a large-scale computing approach to modeling weather, climate and ecological predictions.
Kanawha County firm inducted into CPM Hall of Fame
Charleston-based Global AlertLink has been inducted into the Contingency, Planning and Management (CPM) Hall of Fame. The CPM Hall of Fame includes prominent firms such as IBM and SunGard. Global AlertLink integrates emergency management, crisis management, automated notification and business continuity response planning into an automated tool. The CPM Hall of Fame was established in 1998 to recognize individuals and businesses that contribute to business continuity.
2010 Innovator Award recognizes TechConnectWV
TechConnectWV was recently recognized when the Southern Growth Policies Board gave its 2010 Innovator Award to West Virginia University for its leadership role in supporting the development of the program. A non-profit coalition of public and private partners, TechConnectWV promotes technology-based economic development throughout the state. In conjunction with Battelle, the organization spearheaded the development of the West Virginia Blueprint for Technology-based Economic Development. The blueprint outlines recommendations to help the state build on its existing strengths to boost the technology economy. The Southern Growth Policies Board is a regional public policy think tank based in Research Triangle Park, NC.
WVDO teams with Polymer Alliance Zone to promote state at Plastec East 2010
Representatives from the West Virginia Development Office participated with the staff of the Polymer Alliance Zone to exhibit at the Plastec East 2010 trade exhibition in New York City in June. The prominent international trade fair showcases advances in primary processing machinery, computer-aided design and manufacturing, production machinery, materials, molds, and mold components, automation technology, materials handling/ logistics and more.
West Virginia Development Office participates in industry exhibition
The West Virginia Development Office (WVDO), the West Virginia Division of Energy and local economic developers recently exhibited at the WINDPOWER conference and exhibition, held in Dallas, Texas. The conference is the premier wind energy event in North America. More than 23,000 attendees and 1,300 exhibitors participated in this year’s conference, offering opportunities for new players to enter the wind market and bring wind leaders together to address America’s economic, energy and climate changes..
WVDO participates in 2010 Miners’ Celebration in Raleigh County
The West Virginia Development Office (WVDO) was among the exhibitors at the 2010 Miners Celebration, held in June at the Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels. The event, organized by the Mine Safety Technology Consortium, draws mining industry professionals, manufacturers of mining equipment including safety and communications, and current and retired miners. Gov. Joe Manchin spoke in tribute to miners and their families. The celebration theme for this year was “Because of You.”
West Virginia Commerce Wins Nine PRSA Awards
The West Virginia Department of Commerce was among the state’s top winners in the annual awards presentation sponsored by the West Virginia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The event was held on June 16 in Charleston. The agency took home nine PRSA awards, including three Crystal Awards. The awards showcase Department of Commerce efforts in promoting the state, its advantages, industries and small businesses through a variety of media channels.
The conference Manufacture America: Rethink, Retool and Rebuild to Support Jobs will be held on July 13 at West Virginia University’s National Research Center for Coal and Energy in Morgantown. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration’s Manufacturing and Services unit, the event runs from 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Manufacture America program is designed to help American manufacturers rethink, retool and rebuild their operations through exploring new products, markets, processes and sources of finance. By looking at new markets and emerging and growing industries, and by improving processes and equipment to be more productive, efficient and sustainable, companies can find new ideas to become more competitive. To register for this event, visit http://trade.gov/manufactureamerica.
Energy firm to invest $25 million, create 280 jobs in West Virginia
Select Energy Services of Gainesville, Texas, recently purchased Arvilla Well Services LLC and Buckstone LLC in St. Marys. Select Energy plans to invest approximately $25 million, retain 119 employees and create approximately 280 new jobs in the process of developing Marcellus Shale in West Virginia. The company will undertake gas well construction and maintenance, gas well road construction, water hauling and other related activities.
Hino to add 50 jobs in Wood County to support production expansion
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. in Williamstown plans to expand its work force by temporarily adding 50 new employees. The new hires will receive training in anticipation of plans to boost production starting in late August or early September and continuing into 2011. Employment may extend beyond the first quarter of 2011 if market conditions dictate. The plant’s current output of eight trucks a day during one shift will be increased to 20 vehicles a day. The advanced technology on the 2011 model trucks will make Hino the only manufacturer of medium duty class trucks that meets new federal emission standards, without using credits.
DuPont hires 40 operators for Wood County facility
DuPont Washington Works recently hired 40 new process operators and announced plans to fill an additional 50 to 70 positions over the next 18 months. The first 20 process operators will report to work in July to begin a five-week training program. The second group of 20 will report for training in August. WorkForce West Virginia helped manage the application process. Wood County officials facilitated background checks that expedited the hiring. DuPont is interviewing for additional positions that will include chemical operators, process operators, material handling operators, electrical and instrument mechanics and area maintenance mechanics. The positions are open due to normal attrition. The company is filling the positions now because customer demand warrants hiring at this time.
Essroc hosts dedication of modernized cement plant in Berkeley County
Essroc dedicated the opening of its cement plant in Martinsburg with an open house in June. Over the last several years, Essroc invested more than $600 million in creating the newer, cleaner, more efficient facility. The updated plant shares the same footprint as the previous cement facility that occupied the same property but features several enhancements. Advances include an enclosed limestone storage dome and enclosed conveyor system that reduces dust, cement/concrete laboratories and a new control room/administration building. The plant reduced the number of mills and kiln lines required, yet is projected to increase production. Essroc is a member of the Italcementi Group, the fifth largest cement producer in the world.
Frontier, CWA, announce $310 million investment in West Virginia
Frontier Communications and Communications Workers of America (CWA) announced that Frontier has agreed to a $310 million investment in the state over the next three years. The funds are to be used for broadband deployment, service quality improvements and other capital expenditures. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia recently approved the sale of Verizon West Virginia landline assets to Frontier.
Monongalia biotech firm begins clinical trials in France to test new drug
Morgantown-based Protea Biosciences and French pharmaceutical manufacturer Mayoly Spindler are conducting human clinical trials in France to test a new drug designed to treat chronic pancreatic disease. Protea, a West Virginia University spin-off biotechnology firm, and Mayoly Spindler developed genetically engineered lipase. Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats in food so they can be digested. The goal of clinical trials is to prove the drug is safe and ready for market. Protea has exclusive rights to market lipase in North America.
Marion County technology firm on team awarded $317 million NOAA contract
Global Science & Technology (GST) in Fairmont is a subcontractor on the team awarded a contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Research and Development High Performance Computing (HPC) System indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract has a four-year base period with options. If all options are exercised, the contract has an estimated value of $317 million. The role of GST as a subcontractor is to provide services in data storage, engineering, operations and maintenance, systems administration and scientific visualization. The lead on the contract is Virginia-based CSC, a global leader in information technology services. The HPC program must support a large-scale computing approach to modeling weather, climate and ecological predictions.
Kanawha County firm inducted into CPM Hall of Fame
Charleston-based Global AlertLink has been inducted into the Contingency, Planning and Management (CPM) Hall of Fame. The CPM Hall of Fame includes prominent firms such as IBM and SunGard. Global AlertLink integrates emergency management, crisis management, automated notification and business continuity response planning into an automated tool. The CPM Hall of Fame was established in 1998 to recognize individuals and businesses that contribute to business continuity.
2010 Innovator Award recognizes TechConnectWV
TechConnectWV was recently recognized when the Southern Growth Policies Board gave its 2010 Innovator Award to West Virginia University for its leadership role in supporting the development of the program. A non-profit coalition of public and private partners, TechConnectWV promotes technology-based economic development throughout the state. In conjunction with Battelle, the organization spearheaded the development of the West Virginia Blueprint for Technology-based Economic Development. The blueprint outlines recommendations to help the state build on its existing strengths to boost the technology economy. The Southern Growth Policies Board is a regional public policy think tank based in Research Triangle Park, NC.
WVDO teams with Polymer Alliance Zone to promote state at Plastec East 2010
Representatives from the West Virginia Development Office participated with the staff of the Polymer Alliance Zone to exhibit at the Plastec East 2010 trade exhibition in New York City in June. The prominent international trade fair showcases advances in primary processing machinery, computer-aided design and manufacturing, production machinery, materials, molds, and mold components, automation technology, materials handling/ logistics and more.
West Virginia Development Office participates in industry exhibition
The West Virginia Development Office (WVDO), the West Virginia Division of Energy and local economic developers recently exhibited at the WINDPOWER conference and exhibition, held in Dallas, Texas. The conference is the premier wind energy event in North America. More than 23,000 attendees and 1,300 exhibitors participated in this year’s conference, offering opportunities for new players to enter the wind market and bring wind leaders together to address America’s economic, energy and climate changes..
WVDO participates in 2010 Miners’ Celebration in Raleigh County
The West Virginia Development Office (WVDO) was among the exhibitors at the 2010 Miners Celebration, held in June at the Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels. The event, organized by the Mine Safety Technology Consortium, draws mining industry professionals, manufacturers of mining equipment including safety and communications, and current and retired miners. Gov. Joe Manchin spoke in tribute to miners and their families. The celebration theme for this year was “Because of You.”
West Virginia Commerce Wins Nine PRSA Awards
The West Virginia Department of Commerce was among the state’s top winners in the annual awards presentation sponsored by the West Virginia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The event was held on June 16 in Charleston. The agency took home nine PRSA awards, including three Crystal Awards. The awards showcase Department of Commerce efforts in promoting the state, its advantages, industries and small businesses through a variety of media channels.
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