200,000 metric tons of methanol a year. This project will
create 55 full-time jobs.
Hino Motors Manufacturing USA
Relocation and $100 Million Expansion
Also in September, Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, a titan
in medium-duty commercial truck production, announced plans
to expand its truck manufacturing and assembly operations.
The company will relocate its operations from its current site
in Williamstown, WV, to the former Coldwater Creek facili-
ty in Mineral Wells. West Virginia has maintained a positive
working relationship with Hino since its first investment in
the Mountain State, which dates back to 2007. The compa-
ny’s leadership touted West Virginia’s workforce and the al-
ready developed site as the reason it chose to make another
major investment here. The new operation represents a total
investment of approximately $100 million. The expansion will
create an estimated 250 new jobs by early 2020. The plant in
Williamstown currently employs 2 95 workers.
Solvay Technology Solutions
$70 Million Manufacturing Facility Expansion
October brought the announcement of Solvay Technology
Solutions’ commitment to doubling its manufacturing facility at
Willow Island in Pleasants County. Solvay is a global multi-spe-
cialty chemical company with a history that dates back to 1863.
Solvay chose West Virginia over sites in Tennessee, China and
France because of the existing investment and strong work-
force in the region. This $70 million investment will create as
many as 40 new jobs over the next two years. Construction
is currently underway and will be completed by mid-2019.
Armacell
Manufacturing Expansion
In November, Armacell announced plans to expand its
manufacturing capabilities at its Roane County plant. The
expanded production capability will allow Armacell to sup-
port its East Coast client base from Spencer, WV. Armacell
is a global leader in flexible foam for the equipment insula-
tion market and a leading provider of engineered foams. The
company proudly chose to expand in Roane County because
of its dedicated workforce. As an added bonus, Spencer had a
site to meet the company’s growth needs. The expansion will
create 20 new jobs.
As the world around us continues to evolve, West Virginia
is working hard to build a more diverse economy. The needs
of small businesses and corporations of all sizes remain a pri-
ority for the state’s leaders. The West Virginia Development
Office works hard to make the process of locating or expanding
businesses in West Virginia as seamless as possible.
Congratulations to Berniece Collis
for being named to the Sharp Shooters Class of 2018!
Celebrating 30 years in business
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