Where is Prolam Adding Its First US Location?

Prolam is a Canada-based company that focuses on making hardwood flooring that goes inside trucks and trailers. Now, they are planning to soon add their first US location in Right to Work Patrick County, Virginia. In order to make this possible, the company is investing $12.8 million toward the project. This will also create 58 new jobs. So it’s exciting news for the area’s economy!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We look forward to the many opportunities and will continue to uphold the proud local tradition of turning the majestic Appalachian hardwoods into the top quality hardwood floors for commercial trucks and dry van trailers.†[…]

“Prolam will be a valued contributor to the supply chain for Virginia forest products. […] We are [glad] to welcome the company to our Commonwealth and are grateful for the valuable job opportunities this project will create for the residents of Patrick County.†[…]

“As Virginia’s third-largest private industry, forestry is a critical part of the Commonwealth’s economy, contributing more than $21 billion annually in economic impact. […] New demand for Virginia hardwoods created by facilities like Prolam’s create the conditions essential for sustainable forest management. I am thrilled the Commonwealth could partner with Patrick County through the AFID Program to help win this important project for Virginia.â€AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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