TMMWV team members assemble 4-cylinder engines . Photo by Toyota Motor Manufacturing .
West Virginia ’ s largest woman-owned engineering firm , TERRADON , has seen its company ’ s growth soar since working with Toyota .
“ TERRADON is fortunate to have such a wonderful partnership with Toyota . The positive impact of the plant has been felt by so many in our region , and TERRADON is no different ,” says Bill Hunt , president of the company . “ Our work at the Buffalo plant has allowed us to add the means to handle the quantity and complexity of work Toyota brings . Working with a technically proficient client like Toyota for engineering projects is exciting and adds a level of professionalism that isn ’ t overlooked by our staff .”
Edward Tucker Architects , Inc ., a full-service architectural firm located in Huntington , is just another business that is receiving lasting benefits through a partnership with Toyota .
“ We provide architectural services for Toyota on various projects , and we appreciate greatly the opportunity to do so . I think they appreciate working with a local firm because we are accessible and responsive ,” says Phoebe Patton Randolph , AIA , principal for Edward Tucker Architects .
Jefferds Corporation , a material handling equipment supplier in Putnam County , also shares close ties with Toyota and has experienced exponential business growth since working with the company .
“ We are proud to work with Toyota , and we value the relationship . We have been pleased to win many of their Suppliers Awards for Excellence over time ,” says Richard Sinclair , president of Jefferds Corporation .
Thanks to this multinational business finding a new home amongst the mountains , TMMWV is now paving the way for the people and businesses of West Virginia to prosper in ways more far-reaching and innovative than ever before .
“ Toyota always has an eye toward tomorrow . We are well-positioned for the next 25 years as we continue to not just grow , but thrive , in the Mountain State ,” says Rosier . “ Toyota West Virginia has proven that companies in the Mountain State can compete and thrive on a global scale . West Virginia has a storied history of production and manufacturing . Toyota is proud to be a part of this tradition .”
With the continued incorporation of big businesses throughout the state , West Virginia ’ s future as a major global manufacturing industry looks promising .
Procter & Gamble
The Procter & Gamble Company ( P & G ) is an American multinational consumer goods corporation founded in 1837 . P & G supplies nearly $ 10 million worth of products to the state of West Virginia and during the previous fiscal year alone made a $ 250,000 charitable donation to local organizations . In 2018 , as part of its strategy to develop a highly responsive supply network , P & G chose Martinsburg , WV , as the next location for its newest project : the Tabler Station Business Park . Upon its completion , the 456-acre plant has over 2 million square feet under its roof and houses state-ofthe-art manufacturing processes and distribution facilities . The station employs approximately 1,650 workers and makes products for brands such as Bounce , Swiffer , Head & Shoulders and Herbal Essence .
“ We found a great hiring pool for strong employees at reasonable wages ,” says Steve O ’ Brien , human resources director for P & G . “ The location is great for shipping . We have great access to highways to get our products around the country in less than a day for 80 % of the United States . Both Berkeley County and the state of West Virginia were very supportive of us getting established .”
O ’ Brien also credits the three-lane expansion of Interstate 81 and the West Virginia Manufacturers Association for helping P & G establish its business successfully .
Photo by Procter & Gamble Company .
“ There are many businesses that have come to call the panhandle home over the past few years . P & G is happy to be part of that growth ,” O ’ Brien says .
One small business that has been impacted by P & G ’ s expansion is XLC Services , a single-source provider of
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