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Sustainable Success
MEGAN BEVINS
With numerous companies choosing the Mountain State as a place to settle down and do business , efforts to reduce negative impacts on the planet are happening like never before . More responsible and sustainable manufacturing is happening in towns all over the state , resulting in eco-friendly products that reach markets worldwide .
Nucor Steel West Virginia , Kingsford Manufacturing , CertainTeed Gypsum and RecycleBalls are all significant contributors to West Virginia ’ s business sector . These companies not only conduct responsible manufacturing processes but also help improve the economy and quality of life for the state ’ s citizens .
Nucor Steel West Virginia
North America ’ s largest steel and steel products company chose to expand to Apple Grove in Mason County in 2022 .
“ Nucor locates most of our mills in rural areas because we know it ’ s where we will find good , solid , hardworking people , and those traits are what attracted us to this state ,”
says Scott Shortridge , shop manager for Nucor . “ When our team first arrived and met some of the good folks in Mason County and across West Virginia , we instantly felt like this was a Nucor community .”
Shortridge explains that when Nucor expands to a new area , the company makes an effort to connect with its community , participating in things like school and community events and local food pantries .
“ We feel it is our duty to support workforce development programs , college and university partnerships , first responders , veterans ’ services and opioid recovery programs — such as the Jobs & Hope West Virginia program — that provide meaningful pathways to jobs ,” he says .
Once fully operational , Nucor ’ s new location will provide 800 full-time jobs with a median salary of $ 124,000 .
As steel is essential for any economy to grow , Nucor takes the appropriate steps to ensure it is manufacturing and supplying the cleanest , most efficient steel possible . Nucor uses an electric arc furnace to create new steel by melting
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