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Sandvik (Sweden) and Alpha Metallurgical Resources (TN) establish a manufacturing joint venture.

米国ウエストバージニア州　経済開発省

米国ウエストバージニア州　経済開発省 日本代表事務所

A new manufacturing facility has been established in the "Waterways Industrial Park" in Poca, West Virginia, through a joint venture between Sweden's Sandvik (51%) and the U.S. company Alpha Metallurgical Resources (49%). This facility will enhance support for U.S. customers from West Virginia's manufacturing base. 【Project Overview】 Building Area: 100,000 square feet Total Investment: \$25 million New Jobs: 120 Business Activities: Manufacturing of "rock bolts" and "resin capsules" for mining and infrastructure. In addition to long-term supply to Alpha, sales and support to third parties will also be conducted. 【Participating Companies】 Sandvik: A global engineering group with approximately 42,000 employees, offering machining, mining equipment, tools, and digital solutions in over 150 countries. Alpha Metallurgical Resources: A major U.S. supplier of metallurgical coal essential for steel manufacturing, owning 21 mines and 8 coal preparation plants in West Virginia and Virginia. 【May 13, 2026 SANDVIK press release, announcement by the Governor of West Virginia / May 15 Charleston Gazette-Mail】

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