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.