U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, traveled to Jackson County, Thursday to meet with Constellium’s leadership team, including CEO Jean-Marc Germain, and tour the facility.
During the visit, Capito sat down with Constellium’s leadership to discuss the manufacturer’s continued positive impact on West Virginia’s economy.
Capito has played a role in securing U.S. Department of Defense funding to help Constellium expand its manufacturing efforts in the state and to support production critical to U.S. national security, as well as their increasing presence in America’s space program.
“Constellium is one of West Virginia’s largest manufacturers, with the Ravenswood plant serving as one of the world’s largest rolled products facilities," Capito said. "Over the years, I have been a proud champion of Constellium in the United States Senate by helping them secure funding to expand their operations and employ more West Virginians.
"Today’s visit was a great opportunity to hear directly from Constellium’s dedicated leadership and workforce and see firsthand the innovation and impact this facility has on our state’s economy. I’m proud to support American manufacturing and the hardworking West Virginians who keep it moving forward.”