Kanawha River

KKCG and US Methanol Celebrate the First Methanol Manufacturing Facility in West Virginia

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Methanol, Natural Resources, West Virginia State University, Kanawha River, Medicine, Electronics, Wood, Tourism

CHARLESTON, W.Va., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KKCG and US Methanol LLC co-hosted an event to mark the completion and successful opening of West Virginia’s first methanol production facility, located in the Institute Industrial Complex, located in the Kanawha Valley.

Key Points: 
  • The manufacturing facility is expected to produce 200,000 metric tons of high-quality methanol annually to customers in West Virginia and the surrounding states.
  • With an investment of more than $250 million, the facility creates more than 50 new, high-quality industrial jobs in West Virginia.
  • US Methanol was founded by KKCG in 2016, recognizing West Virginia’s strong credentials as a competitive manufacturing location, underpinned by abundant natural resources, pre-existing infrastructure, a pro-business environment, and local know-how.
  • To celebrate this milestone, KKCG and US Methanol hosted an event at West Virginia State University.

AVN Corporation acquires MATRIC operations

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Research, Technology, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Other Technology, Software, Alternative Energy, Manufacturing, Energy, Science, Newton, Economic development, Booth, Innovation Center station, Center of excellence, Science, Kanawha River, R, Growth, AVN, Management, Pharmaceutical industry

AVN Corporation (“AVN”) today announced it has completed the transaction to acquire Mid-Atlantic Technology & Innovation Center (MATRIC), a strategic research and development (R&D) partner for companies in the chemicals and advanced software technologies industries.

Key Points: 
  • AVN Corporation (“AVN”) today announced it has completed the transaction to acquire Mid-Atlantic Technology & Innovation Center (MATRIC), a strategic research and development (R&D) partner for companies in the chemicals and advanced software technologies industries.
  • AVN acquired all of the operations and assets of MATRIC, including all technology, patents and facilities.
  • AVN Corporation is an employee-owned, for-profit company founded by senior executive leadership Steven B. Hedrick, Elton Bond, John “Jack” P. Dever, Ph.D., and John T. Miesner in 2022.
  • MATRIC will now refocus our efforts on our core mission,” said Bill Goode, MATRIC Chairman of the Board of Directors.

GreenPower Celebrates New West Virginia Electric School Bus Manufacturing Facility with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Partnership, Delegate, Research, Human, Public health, Technology, Program, Private sector, Air pollution, NASDAQ, Virginia House of Delegates, Green, EPA, Solution, Organic, Heart, Type D, Maintenance, GreenPower Motor Company, House, Asthma, BridgeValley Community and Technical College, Department, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Atmosphere, Kanawha River, Senate, Education, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Student, United States Environmental Protection Agency, NOx, Mississippi River, Today, Bronchitis, Institute of technology, Motor vehicle, Economy, Climate, Climate change, Environment, Transport, Death, Adoption, Employment, Efficiency, Rail transport, Renewable energy, Private investigator, School, Cancer, Green power (disambiguation), West Virginian of the Year

As we continue to diversify our economy, manufacturing zero-emission school buses in West Virginia will open up a world of opportunities for our state.

Key Points: 
  • As we continue to diversify our economy, manufacturing zero-emission school buses in West Virginia will open up a world of opportunities for our state.
  • "GreenPower is leading the charge on this important step to electrifying the nation's school bus fleet from right here in South Charleston, West Virginia.
  • Governor for the state of West Virginia and President of the West Virginia Senate
    "We have been incredibly excited to see GreenPower make its new home in West Virginia.
  • Not only will GreenPower's new facility provide incredible employment opportunities to our people, but the nation will look to West Virginia as a leader in electric school bus manufacturing.

GreenPower Announces Plan to Manufacture Zero-Emission, All Electric School Buses in West Virginia

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Research, Technology, State, Human, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Carbon, House, Mississippi River, Economic development, Kanawha River, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Senate, Hydrocarbon, Motor vehicle, Partnership, Growth, NASDAQ, Atmosphere, Organic, NOx, Health, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., GreenPower Motor Company, Carbon monoxide, Achievement Medal, Criminal defense lawyer, Heart, Employment, Asthma, Bronchitis, Air pollution, Family, Natural Resources, Green, Transport, Private investigator, Renewable energy, Rail transport, Cancer

GreenPower has entered into a lease/purchase agreement with the state of West Virginia to acquire properties located in South Charleston, West Virginia totaling 9.5 acres and an 80,000 square foot building.

Key Points: 
  • GreenPower has entered into a lease/purchase agreement with the state of West Virginia to acquire properties located in South Charleston, West Virginia totaling 9.5 acres and an 80,000 square foot building.
  • "The state has agreed to facilitate the purchase of a minimum of $15 million in zero-emission GreenPower school buses produced at the facility.
  • "The first purpose-built, all electric school buses that are produced in South Charleston will directly benefit the health and well-being of the families in West Virginia," Riley said.
  • The $15 million investment by West Virginia will leverage funds from other incentive programs to substantially increase the number of GreenPower school buses on the roads in West Virginia."

West Virginia American Water and Town of Cedar Grove Reach Agreement on Water System Acquisition

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Monday, April 12, 2021
Other Natural Resources, Utilities, Environment, Natural Resources, Energy, Construction & Property, Urban planning, Allegheny Plateau, Geography of Charleston, West Virginia, Kanawha River, Cedar Grove, Geography of the United States

b'West Virginia American Water and the Town of Cedar Grove have reached an agreement that will allow West Virginia American Water to purchase the town\xe2\x80\x99s water system and provide safe, reliable drinking water to its customers.

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  • b'West Virginia American Water and the Town of Cedar Grove have reached an agreement that will allow West Virginia American Water to purchase the town\xe2\x80\x99s water system and provide safe, reliable drinking water to its customers.
  • 61 in the Upper Kanawha Valley.\n\xe2\x80\x9cOur goal is to provide clean, dependable water service to customers throughout West Virginia,\xe2\x80\x9d said Robert Burton, president of West Virginia American Water.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWest Virginia American Water looks forward to improving the Cedar Grove water system, allowing the town\xe2\x80\x99s leadership to focus its time and attention on other matters of importance while our company handles water operation and maintenance going forward.\xe2\x80\x9d\nWest Virginia American Water will acquire the Town of Cedar Grove\xe2\x80\x99s water distribution system, excluding its water treatment plant, and establish an interconnection between the company\xe2\x80\x99s water lines in Kanawha County and the town\xe2\x80\x99s water system.
  • All customers currently served by the town will become customers of West Virginia American Water at the time of close.