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West Virginia’s prime location, highly productive workforce and pro-business climate are just a few reasons successful companies continue to say #YesWV.

West Virginia is within a day’s drive of 50% of the U.S. population and a third of the Canadian market.
West Virginia’s workforce recorded the lowest manufacturing turnover rate in the country and is below the United States average of turnover rates in all other workforce categories.
West Virginia’s cost of living is 14% below the United States average, boasting a high quality of life with top-ranked universities, fulfilling careers, award-winning health institutions and ample outdoor recreation activities.

Thriving Industry Spotlight:

Automotive

Automotive component manufacturers from around the world have found success in West Virginia, thanks to a skilled workforce and easy access to raw materials like steel, aluminum, and polymers. Companies such as Toyota, Niterra, and Hino are reinvesting in the state, further strengthening its automotive sector.

Automotive manufacturers in the state benefit from research and technology resources such West Virginia University’s Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions and National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium, and Marshall University’s Advanced Manufacturing Center.

Metals

West Virginia’s manufacturing industry benefits from major investments by Nucor Steel, Commercial Metals Company, Precision Castparts, and Cleveland Cliffs. These companies, along with the state’s abundant raw materials, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment, make it a hub for metalworking, machinery, and fabrication. With over 4,000 regional suppliers and a growing number of skilled workers, West Virginia offers a stable, expanding environment for the metal industry, positioning it as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape.

Building Products

West Virginia’s building products industry boasts the highly skilled workforce, ample building materials and dedicated support services the construction industry needs to construct a solid foundation for success.

With 11.9 million forested acres, West Virginia is the third most forested state in the nation. The ample wood products make West Virginia a leading producer of hardwoods. The state also has abundant resources such as coal and limestone for making cement. The many coal-fired power plants found in West Virginia create opportunities for companies manufacturing wallboard.

West Virginia Wood Technology Center provides training programs in advanced wood manufacturing technologies, training a state ready to help build for the future.