In this episode of SVAM Member News Update, we highlight major investments, facility expansions, safety milestones, and award recognitions from Southwest Virginia’s manufacturing community. Hear the latest on Lawrence Brothers’ expansion in Bluefield, Hitachi Energy’s growth in Atkins and Bland, Somic America’s top-tier supplier award, and a strong recovery effort from West River Conveyors. We also recognize Mohawk’s Hillsville facility for achieving Level 1 in their Safety Management System.
Plus, SVAM spotlights the 2024 Manufacturing Awards Banquet, the 2025 Women of Manufacturing Symposium and Outstanding Women of Manufacturing awards, recent student outreach events like Manufacture Your Career and Opportunities in Manufacturing, and member-only opportunities that continue to build the region’s industrial strength.
SVAM members are invited to submit news for the next episode by emailing programassistant@swvam.org.
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Meet the honorees at the 2024 SWVA Manufacturing Awards Banquet
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