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WVU Parkersburg’s Process Technology program receives nearly $500,000 in grant funding; offers area residents opportunities for advancement in chemical and other industries.
08/30/2010

West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Process Technology Certificate program is the recipient of nearly $500,000 in state grants.

“This represents a strong commitment that process technicians are vitally important to the Mid-Ohio Valley,” noted Dr. Rhonda Richards, senior vice president for academic affairs, noted.

“Our goal is to provide area residents with the opportunity to become part of a workforce of highly trained technicians who are second to none,” she added.

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Dupont to Hire More Workers
06/25/2010

News and Sentinel
By Brett Dunlap

WASHINGTON - DuPont Washington Works will be hiring additional workers in the coming months.

The plant announced 40 new process operators will report to work in July and August, said Robin Ollis-Stemple of external affairs at the DuPont Washington Works plant.

The first 20 will report to work on July 6 to begin a five-week training program and the second group of 20 will follow on Aug. 9, plant officials said.

"We are indebted to Workforce WV, who has provided the services needed to manage the application process, and to all of the Wood County officials who have facilitated the background checks that have allowed us to expedite the hiring," Ollis-Stemple said.

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Construction of New Chemical Plant Quietly Progressing
06/08/2010

The newest chemical plant in West Virginia’s Kanawha Valley is only a few months away from going into full production. Construction is nearing completion at the new Kureha plant at Belle. The facility is being built to produce a bio-degradable polymer to be used in a wide array of commercial applications.

Despite the economy, the marketability of the product hasn't been affected.

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PAZ Reps to Pitch the State at New York City Trade Show Next Week
06/03/2010

Charleston Daily mail

George Hohmann

Daily Mail Business Editor

Thursday June 3, 2010

 

Representatives of the Polymer Alliance Zone will pitch the state at a trade show in New York City next week.

 

The representatives will market the state as an ideal location for plastic and polymer companies during the Plastec East Trade Show, which is expected to draw more than 20,000 visitors.

 

Zone President Karen Facemyer said in a prepared statement, "Our mission at this event is to establish new or reignite existing relationships with plastic industry companies, vendors and suppliers to let them know the benefits of establishing operations in West Virginia. At the same time, we'll be collecting information on the latest products and tools for the industry to bring back for the benefit of our members."

 

The zone was established in 1996 by Gov. Gaston Caperton to promote the plastics industry in Jackson, Mason and Wood counties.

 

The state Development Office, the development authorities of Wood and Jackson counties, and the I-79 Development Council are also expected to participate in the show.

 
Polymer Alliance Zone Representatives to Attend Plastic Industry Trade Show June 8-10
06/01/2010

Plastec East Trade Show draws more than 20,000 people

Davisville, WV (May 2010) – Representatives from the Davisville, WV-based Polymer Alliance Zone (www.pazwv.org) will market the state of West Virginia as an ideal location for plastic and polymer companies to operate during the Plastec East Trade Show, taking place in New York City June 8-10. 

Karen Facemyer, President of the Polymer Alliance Zone (PAZ), said, “Our mission at this event  is to establish new or reignite existing relationships with plastic industry companies, vendors and suppliers to let them know the benefits of establishing operations in West Virginia.  At the same time, we’ll be collecting information on the latest products and tools for the industry to bring back for the benefit of our members.” 

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Representatives from West Virginia’s Polymer Alliance Zone will attend and exhibit at “K”, the world’s premier trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries.

“It’s K time” – and for market players, that means products and solutions to meet every need, dialogue between international partners and top-notch innovations. No other event is as impressive as K with regard to volume and quality. This is the showcase for what is important today and what will shape the markets of tomorrow and beyond.

For additional information, visit the show’s website at http://www.k-online.de

 

 

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