Procter and Gamble Chooses West Virginia to Construct One of its Biggest Plants
At present, the consumer goods giant is building a plant in West Virginia where it will create thousands of good-paying jobs.
Procter and Gamble is constructing a plant facility in Tabler Statin in Berkeley - County, West Virginia. This new facility is being built for $500 million and it will be located on the state’s Eastern Panhandle. The new P&G facility is expected to start operations in the year 2017; initially the multinational manufacturer will hire 300 full-time employees at the new plant. The consumer good company will eventually increase its employees to 700 by the year 2019.
Procter and Gamble officials have stated that the West Virginian market seemed very attractive to them for a few evident reasons. The main reasons for opening the plant in this area are the low business costs, infrastructure, the available labor force, and a bridge towards the Eastern Coast. The MNC further stated that the construction of this plant would take up to 2 years to full establish and be functional. The site is almost 458 acres that will solely focus on facilities and utilities. The officials have stated that the construction of this plant is expected to increase jobs for the locals; over 1000 construction jobs might be available. The company has redesigned the supply chain network through which it will be able to manufacture Procter and Gamble products from different categories in the specific site area.
According to the governor of West Virginia, Earl Ray Tomblin when P&G chose West Virginia it was a historic day and this investment that P&G has made, represents one of the largest initial economic development projects in the state’s history. He further expressed gratitude towards the company by saying that they are grateful to the company for acknowledging the great potential in the State along with the powerful and talented work force and business climate.
At present, the Governor stated that the consumer goods company is working hard in collaboration with Technical College and Blue Ridge Community to train Virginia workers who will be the new employees at the new facility. They are working on providing them with the necessary skills required for success in the jobs that they will be offering. The company prefers people from mechanical, electrical, and programming backgrounds and manufacturing, production, equipment handling and machinery operations skills as well. Along with this, the company is also working on students at Technical College and Blue Ridge Community so that they can get jobs at P&G in the future; they are specifically conducting a training program for these students.
After witnessing a consumer giant company, such as Procter and Gamble, construct one of its biggest plants at West Virginia, Verizon is planning to move one of its towers from the construction area where the new plant is being built.
