Sandvik and Alpha Metallurgical Resources Adds a New Location in Right to Work West Virginia
Sandvik and Alpha Metallurgical Resources are establishing operations soon in Right to Work Putnam County, West Virginia. In order to accomplish this, the company is investing a total of $25 million in the project. They also plan to create around 120 new jobs!
From Area Development Magazine:
“Re-entering the U.S. ground support market with a local manufacturing presence is strategically important, and this initiative will allow our Ground Support business to strengthen customer relationships, shorten lead times and build a scalable platform for long-term growth in North America.” […]
“Creating this joint venture with Sandvik is a step in securing our supply chain by manufacturing more of our mining materials here in Central Appalachia. […] We are excited about the expected benefit to Alpha and, more broadly, to West Virginia.”
“This partnership between Sandvik and Alpha Metallurgical Resources is another sign that West Virginia is competing and winning in the manufacturing and energy sectors. […] This new manufacturing facility will strengthen critical supply chains, support high-paying jobs, and reinforce West Virginia’s role as a leader in industrial production and energy development.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.