New Manufacturing Facility to Boost Local Economy
SOMAR has announced its plans to open a new epoxy resin production plant in Wood County, West Virginia. The Japanese company, a key supplier of resin products to the automotive industry, will invest $2.5 million in the project, creating 25 new jobs in the region.
Strategic Location and Rapid Production Initiation
Futoshi Sotani, President of SOMAR Corp., shared the decision-making process behind the new facility: “We evaluated several options for our U.S. manufacturing facility, and West Virginia’s proposals and services were the best among them. We’re so happy with our decision to invest in West Virginia. We look forward to growing our North America business from this new location. By leasing an existing building in the PAZ park, we can start production and begin serving our U.S. customers promptly.”
State Support and Local Benefits
Governor Jim Justice expressed his enthusiasm for the new investment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome SOMAR to West Virginia. We have quickly become a great home for global manufacturers because we make it very easy for them to succeed. I cannot wait to see the positive changes SOMAR will bring to Wood County and the new opportunities for our hard-working citizens. Small businesses are the backbone of the Mountain State, and we’ll continue to support them in every way possible.”
