Manufacturing

State To Provide $15 Million to Support New Sodium Battery Manufacturing Plant; Facility Would Create 350 New Jobs in Upstate New York

May 12, 2009 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson and General Electric (GE) Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt today announced that GE has proposed the establishment of a new sodium battery manufacturing facility in the Capital Region that would also create 350 new jobs.

The announcement is the latest success in Governor Paterson’s bold clean energy agenda, which is positioning New York as a global leader in energy efficiency and renewable energy technology. Continuing on this path will position New York to become a net exporter of clean energy technologies to the rest of the world.    » read more »

May 8, 2009 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today held a public signing ceremony for legislation that establishes important protections for Connecticut car dealerships facing an extraordinarily difficult economic climate, especially as American auto manufacturers undergo a painful restructuring process.    » read more »

May 05, 2009 -- MONTGOMERY - Alabama Governor Bob Riley thanked members of the House Tuesday for passing a proposal he announced in his State of the State Address to improve Alabama’s ability to recruit higher paying jobs.

The bill, House Bill 568, is sponsored by Representative John Knight and was approved 99-0.    » read more »

Projects To Bring Region Nearly $12 Million In Investment, 490 Jobs

April 24, 2009 -- DALLAS, Pa. – Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell stressed the importance of investing in projects that create jobs and strengthen communities today as he announced support for three projects in Luzerne County that will generate $11.6 million in total investment and create more than 490 jobs.

The Governor said recent unemployment numbers underscore the need for government to continue to be proactive. He cited figures that showed Pennsylvania’s economy shed 30,500 jobs in March and more than 132,800 jobs in the last year.    » read more »

Public-private collaboration to improve strength, competitiveness of employer

April 21, 2009 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Owens-Illinois, Inc. (O-I), a manufacturer of glass containers for food, beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages, will invest $20 million to upgrade equipment at its manufacturing plant in James City County. The facility improvements, made possible through a public-private collaboration, will take place during the next 12 to 24 months and will enhance the energy efficiencies and technological capabilities of the plant. The company employs 180 people at the James City County plant.    » read more »

Mariah Power, MasTech Manufacturing to make revolutionary turbine in Manistee

April 20, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said the $4 million Windspire manufacturing facility in Manistee that will create up to 140 jobs is in keeping with Michigan's plan to grow the renewable energy sector, create jobs and reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil in the process. The partnership between Nevada-based Mariah Power and Michigan-based MasTech puts an underused auto plant to work as a factory for the Windspire, a wind-power system for homes and businesses.    » read more »

Governor's radio address discusses importance of diversifying Michigan's economy and attracting more high-tech jobs

April 10, 2009 -- LANSING - In her weekly radio address, Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said that Michigan will help reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil by becoming the advanced-battery capital of the world and the home of a new generation of electric vehicles. This week, the governor signed legislation for additional refundable tax credits, bringing the total to $555 million, that will expand opportunities for companies to develop and manufacture advanced batteries in Michigan.    » read more »

Center to be first of its kind in the United States

March 23, 2009 -- AUSTIN – Texas Governor Rick Perry has announced the state will invest $50 million through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) in the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) to create the National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing (NCTM). The center will be an international destination for research and development of medications to combat diseases such as cancer, diabetes and influenza, and will serve as a model for future national facilities that will protect the nation from bio-terror threats and attacks.    » read more »

State Grant Helps Boat Builder Expand in Tarboro

3/10/2009 - North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue announced today that HC Composites, a national manufacturer of twin-hull boats, plans to expand its Tarboro operations. The company will invest $2.65 million and create 120 jobs in the next three years. The announcement was made possible in part by a $130,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.

“Boat manufacturing is an important part of our economy and the state’s heritage,” Gov. Perdue said. “Our skilled workforce and top-ranked business climate are among the many reasons that homegrown companies such as HC Composites continue to flourish and expand in this great state.”

The 120 new jobs will pay an average of $29,560 a year, not including benefits.    » read more »

March 10, 2009 -- DOUGLAS, Ga. -- Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that environmentally-friendly construction product maker GreenTech Manufacturing plans to locate a new facility in Douglas. The company will create 320 jobs and invest more than $20 million in a manufacturing and distribution facility.

“In Georgia, we work hard to support innovative companies such as GreenTech Manufacturing,” said Governor Perdue. “As the world focuses on green technologies and cleaner manufacturing processes, GreenTech Manufacturing is a perfect fit for our state.”    » read more »

ill Would Allow Patients Hurt by Faulty Medical Devices To Hold Manufacturers Accountable

March 5, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congress should quickly pass legislation introduced today that would restore the rights of patients injured by defective or poorly labeled medical devices to hold manufacturers accountable in court, Public Citizen said today.

The Medical Device Safety Act is sponsored by Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Reps. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Frank Pallone (D-N.J.). Public Citizen and nine other public interest groups sent letters to Kennedy, Waxman and Pallone urging prompt action on the bills.    » read more »

February 26, 2009 -- Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour announced today United Chair, owned by Haworth Inc., will add at least 125 new jobs at its Bruce, Miss., facility. The company’s Bruce plant currently employs approximately 180 people.

“This is great news for the state of Mississippi, especially during these tough economic times,” Governor Barbour said. “We are delighted that Haworth is increasing its operations at the Bruce facility and will be creating at least 125 new jobs there. This consolidation is going to have a very positive impact on Calhoun County and the surrounding area.”    » read more »

February 18, 2009 -- HANCEVILLE - Alabama Governor Bob Riley was joined by officials from Royal Technologies Corporation to announce the company will open a new manufacturing facility in Cullman Industrial Park #5 that is expected to create 300-400 new jobs.

“The new jobs and investment Royal Technologies is bringing to Alabama will have a significant impact on people’s lives and the growth of this area,” Governor Riley said. “I thank the company for the confidence it is showing in Alabama’s future and in our workforce. Even in the midst of this economic downturn, Alabama is proving it can compete and win.”    » read more »

LASCO Bathware to invest $1.7 million to expand manufacturing

January 23, 2009 -- RICHMOND – Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that LASCO Bathware, Inc. will invest $1.7 million to expand in Halifax County. The company, which will expand its manufacturing operation to include an additional line of upscale bathware marketed under their "Aquatic" label, will create 50 jobs and save an existing 280 jobs.Virginia successfully competed with Michigan, Texas and Washington for the project.    » read more »

Governor Awards $177,000 in CDBG Funding to Support Operations

June 17, 2008 -- Columbus, Neb. -- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman was among those celebrating the opening of a new business today. Katana Summit, LLC, selected Columbus as the site for its new manufacturing facility.

At the event, the Governor announced $177,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to help city and county officials construct a road to provide access to the site. Katana Summit manufactures 80 and 90 meter steel wind turbine towers and the grant will help build and pave a road to support traffic at the facility.    » read more »