Victaulic invests $100 million to expand manufacturing foundry in Pennsylvania
Victaulic has announced plans to expand operations in Easton, Pennsylvania. The company, which specializes in grooved mechanical pipe joining and flow control systems, will invest $100 million into the project, generating 214 new jobs for the area. The expansion will include a 150,000-square-foot addition to its existing foundry. According to the company, this additional space will be used to house new molding lines, melt furnaces, core machines, and automated finishing and paint equipment. Victaulic will also use the addition for a 60,000 square-foot machine shop, which will feature Computer Numerical Control equipment. To help aid the project, Victaulic is eligible for a $1.07 million Pennsylvania First Program grant and a $428,000 Workforce and Development Network grant.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Rick Bucher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Victaulic, said, “This expansion underscores our unwavering commitment to creating family-sustaining jobs that positively impact our community. The expansion will also bolster our manufacturing infrastructure, ensuring Victaulic remains the industry leader in producing high-quality, innovative solutions for the construction industry and our North American customers. Additionally, the capital investment demonstrates our commitment to sustainable growth by incorporating production efficiency using the cleanest modern melting technology available. Victaulic takes pride in the fact that our solutions are manufactured using 100% recycled steel and are infinitely reconfigurable.”
Governor Josh Shapiro added, “With the support of the Commonwealth, Victaulic is investing $100 million in Tioga County to expand its manufacturing capacity and create 214 new jobs. Since day one, my Administration has had a clear plan to double down on our investments in economic development so Pennsylvania companies like Victaulic can compete and win – and I want more companies to grow and succeed here in Pennsylvania. By investing in economic development projects like this one, we are creating good-paying jobs, reigniting our economy, and supporting our communities.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
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