Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito
MILLWOOD/PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Jackson and Wood counties today focused on economic development.
First, Senator Capito participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Constellium 144” Cold Mill in Millwood, W.Va.
“The Constellium plant here in Jackson County is more than just a prominent employer, it’s a point of pride,” Senator Capito said. “I was happy to advocate for the critical funding the facility needed to expand its capacity and continue producing plate, sheet, and coil products for numerous industries, including the Department of Defense. Today was another important milestone for Constellium and the future of the mill, and it was an honor to join those who had a hand in making it happen.”
In FY2019, Senator Capito, through her role on the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $9.5 million in funding to enable the plant to modernize and upgrade its 144-inch mill for cold rolled aluminum, enable optimization of armor plate production, and increase overall capacity. In the FY2021, she again secured funding, in the amount of $4.5 million. In addition to ensuring long-term job prospects, the investments helped replace equipment from 1960.
A video of the ribbon cutting can be found here.
Senator Capito then toured the Mister Bee Potato Chip Company in Parkersburg, W.Va. and met with the CEO and staff.
“It’s always a treat to visit West Virginia’s only potato chip company,” Senator Capito said. “Not only is it a thriving, women-owned business, but Mister Bee is expanding both their production and distribution capacity, and partnering with WVU Parkersburg. Mary Anne is doing an incredible job leading this local employer that continues to have an enormous impact in the community.”
Photos from today’s event are included below:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) participates in a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Constellium plant in Millwood, W.Va. on Monday, November 8, 2021.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivers remarks at the Constellium plant in Millwood, W.Va. on Monday, November 8, 2021.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) stands outside Mister Bee Potato Chip Company following a tour in Parkersburg, W.Va. on Monday, November 8, 2021.
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