Harrison County Manufacturer Announces Expansion

Gov. Joe Manchin and officials from GrafTech International, Ltd., today announced the company will expand its advanced graphite materials production facility in Harrison County, creating as many as 60 new jobs. GrafTech is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of carbon and graphite products for industrial applications in a diverse array of industries including metal production, electronics, chemicals, aerospace and transportation.

The company will use the grant to help defray the costs of training new and existing employees following investments in equipment and building refurbishments over the next year. Employees will learn skills in health and safety, quality, equipment operations, and equipment maintenance.