米国ウエストバージニア州　経済開発省 Company Overview

A new manufacturing facility has been established in the "Waterways Industrial Park" in Poca, West Virginia, through a joint venture between Sweden's Sandvik (51%) and the U.S. company Alpha Metallurgical Resources (49%). This facility will enhance support for U.S. customers from West Virginia's manufacturing base. 【Project Overview】 Building Area: 100,000 square feet Total Investment: \$25 million New Jobs: 120 Business Activities: Manufacturing of "rock bolts" and "resin capsules" for mining and infrastructure. In addition to long-term supply to Alpha, sales and support to third parties will also be conducted. 【Participating Companies】 Sandvik: A global engineering group with approximately 42,000 employees, offering machining, mining equipment, tools, and digital solutions in over 150 countries. Alpha Metallurgical Resources: A major U.S. supplier of metallurgical coal essential for steel manufacturing, owning 21 mines and 8 coal preparation plants in West Virginia and Virginia. 【May 13, 2026 SANDVIK press release, announcement by the Governor of West Virginia / May 15 Charleston Gazette-Mail】

A new project by Google worth several billion dollars is set to launch. Investment amount: US\$ several billion Location: Putnam County Project: Currently in the initial stages. Google has stated that it will cover the costs of power supply necessary for facility operation, as well as the renovation costs related to electricity, water, and sewage for the project. Additionally, the company has committed to replenishing more water than it consumes by 2030, supporting stable water supply and environmental conservation in the community. Reason for expansion: Strong business environment established by the state government. In West Virginia, a clear framework was established by a 2014 state house bill to attract data center projects while maintaining environmental protection. Furthermore, the state's long-term energy security strategy "50 by 50" aims to build a reliable and cost-effective energy supply system, laying the foundation to support the increasing demand for data centers and advanced manufacturing. [Governor's announcement on March 27, 2026]

Governor Morrissey announced that Alcon, a global leader in eye care, will significantly expand its operations in Cabell County. Investment amount: US\$81 million Location: Cabell County New jobs: 75 Average annual salary for new positions: US\$80,000 Current number of employees at the WV plant: approximately 620 Products manufactured at the WV plant: Intraocular lenses and intraocular lens delivery systems used worldwide in cataract and vision correction surgeries. The plant also exports to overseas markets. Alcon (headquartered in Switzerland) is the world's largest manufacturer of intraocular lenses used in cataract surgeries. "The company has been operating in West Virginia for decades, and this decision reinforces the high confidence in West Virginia's robust infrastructure and excellent workforce." (Governor's statement) [Governor's announcement on March 26, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_67SjZUFQk]