POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WV News) — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., spent much of June 28 in Mason County, learning more of the success stories of the county and region and the potential for further growth.
Capito visited Point Pleasant and Apple Grove, W.Va., where she met with local leaders to discuss potential economic development in the region and toured the future site for Nucor Corporation.
Nucor is locating their new multi-billion dollar steel mill facility in Mason County. The project will create thousands of new direct and indirect jobs and will be responsible for significant additional opportunities and investments in the region.
“Nucor’s future presence in West Virginia is welcome news and will have a major impact on our state’s economy,” Capito said. “I enjoyed the opportunity today to not only see the future site of Nucor, but also meet with members of the leadership team to discuss the impact this development will have in the region.
“As I’ve said before, I’m incredibly proud of this announcement for a number of reasons, but primarily because it shows what we can achieve when we work together at the federal, state and local levels for solid, long term successes.”
Marshall University President Brad D. Smith was also on hand for the tour of the facility.
“The Nucor Steel West Virginia team enjoyed welcoming Sen. Capito and President Smith to the site of our new steel mill. We appreciate the support we have received from the community and from leaders at all levels and are excited to begin construction in the fall,” said John Farris, vice president and general manager of Nucor Steel West Virginia.
After touring the Nucor site, Capito visited APG Polytech, a plastic manufacturing company that supports 180 jobs in Mason County.
Capito also attended the reception prior to the 76th Annual Mason County Chamber of Commerce Dinner where she met with community leaders and small business leaders from across Mason County.