WB Alloys invests $6.6 million to open wire alloy manufacturing facility in Virginia
WB Alloys has announced plans to expand operations by opening a new wire alloy production facility in Danville, Virginia. The company, which manufactures high-performance alloy wire for welding and 3D metal printing components, is investing $6.6 million in this project, which will create 30 new jobs.
The initial U.S. operations will begin in a 10,000-square-foot facility with plans to scale to 50,000 square feet as productionreaches full capacity. This facility will support manufacturing for the Navy and Department of Defense, producing wire alloysand advanced closed-loop weld monitoring systems. WB Alloys will also leverage its additive manufacturing equipmentexpertise to serve commercial and defense sectors across the U.S.
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with local and regional partners, including the Danville-Pittsylvania County Regional Industrial Facility Authority, Pittsylvania County, and the City of Danville, to secure the project. TheCommonwealth’s Opportunity Fund granted $80,000 to assist with the project costs. The company will also benefit from jobdevelopment credits and the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, which supports recruitment and training efforts.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Paul Houston, President of WB USA and Managing Director of WB Alloy Group, said, “WB Alloys is proud toestablish our U.S. base of operations in Danville, Virginia, reinforcing our global manufacturing footprint and commitment tothe American market. This strategic expansion will enable us to further develop and localize key production lines to serve bothcommercial and defense sectors across the United States.”
Governor Glenn Youngkin, added, “We are proud that WB Alloys has chosen Virginia for its first U.S. production facility. Theirdecision to establish operations here not only speaks to the strength of our workforce and business climate but also reflectsVirginia’s growing leadership in advanced manufacturing."
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