Lehigh Valley-based manufacturer sets $100 million plant expansion
By EVAN JONES | ejones@mcall.com | The Morning Call
UPDATED: July 3, 2024 at 2:17 p.m.
Victaulic will invest $100 million to expand its foundry in Tioga County, creating more than 200 jobs. The Forks Township mechanical pipe joining manufacturer said its Lawrenceville foundry will receive a 150,000-square-foot addition to accommodate new molding lines, melt furnaces, core machines, automated finishing and paint equipment. The expansion will also include a 60,000-square-foot machine shop. About 214 full-time jobs are expected to be created, adding to the company’s workforce of 1,600 in the state and 4,500 worldwide.
Victaulic received a funding proposal from the state Department of Community and Economic Development for a $1.07 million Pennsylvania First Program grant and up to a $428,000 Workforce and Development Network grant to train workers. For complete details, view the Morning Call article
Lehigh Valley-based manufacturer sets $100 million plant expansion