Framatome Expansion Creating More Jobs for Right to Work Virginia

Framatome, a nuclear energy provider, is expanding and making major improvements to its current facilities in Right to Work Lynchburg, Virginia. In order to this, they are investing a total of $49.4 million toward the project. They will also create 515 new jobs. This is great news because they will be able to provide both renewable energy and jobs!

From Area Development Magazine:

“The greater Lynchburg region and the Commonwealth of Virginia have been Framatome’s North American base of operations for over a half-century. Now, we’re strengthening our commitment to our home and our shared goal of safe, reliable, low carbon power generation. […] Our extensive investments in facility expansion and modernization, broadening our labor pool and escalating recruitment will help energize our community and align us with the Commonwealth of Virginia as catalysts in the transition to a clean energy future.” […]

“Framatome has been integral to Virginia’s economy for more than five decades, and we are grateful for this vote of confidence as the company reaffirms its commitment to Virginia with this major expansion in Lynchburg. […] Framatome’s constant innovations and advancements in nuclear energy indicate the opportunities in this industry, and we look forward to its future.” […]

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to Marjette Upshur and the entire team at the City of Lynchburg Office of Economic Development & Tourism for spearheading this project. […] They, along with VEDP, were instrumental in working with Framatome to secure this expansion for our region. We are glad to support their work on behalf of the Lynchburg region and applaud Framatome for their decision to reinvest here.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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