Support for Japanese companies' overseas expansion: "West Virginia Industry Overview"
We provide follow-up support for small and medium-sized enterprises without experience in overseas expansion, from company establishment to supplier research and obtaining permits! For overseas expansion of manufacturing factories,
West Virginia, one of the 50 states in America, is located in the central eastern part of North America and is an area with a thriving manufacturing industry. When considering expansion into North America, you may start with choosing a convenient location, followed by selecting land and buildings, conducting local market research, obtaining environmental permits, finding housing for Japanese staff, assessing the local living environment, and researching starting salaries. You might be unsure about where and how to begin. We encourage you to take a look at this book, and if you believe that West Virginia is a convenient location for your clients, please consult with us at the West Virginia Japan Representative Office to move on to the next step. [Contents (excerpt)] - About the West Virginia Japan Representative Office - Services and support - Basic information - Features *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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【Other Published Content】 ■Reasons for Choosing West Virginia ■Status of Japanese Manufacturing Companies' Expansion ■Number of Foreign Companies ■Industry-Specific Company Maps *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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Alcon (Switzerland) announces major expansion in intraocular lens manufacturing and lens delivery systems.
Governor Morrissey announced that Alcon, a global leader in eye care, will significantly expand its operations in Cabell County. Investment amount: US\$81 million Location: Cabell County New jobs: 75 Average annual salary for new positions: US\$80,000 Current number of employees at the WV plant: approximately 620 Products manufactured at the WV plant: Intraocular lenses and intraocular lens delivery systems used worldwide in cataract and vision correction surgeries. The plant also exports to overseas markets. Alcon (headquartered in Switzerland) is the world's largest manufacturer of intraocular lenses used in cataract surgeries. "The company has been operating in West Virginia for decades, and this decision reinforces the high confidence in West Virginia's robust infrastructure and excellent workforce." (Governor's statement) [Governor's announcement on March 26, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_67SjZUFQk]
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Energy project "50 by 50" has begun to launch one after another.
A plan to increase baseload power generation from 15.9 gigawatts to 50 gigawatts by 2050, tripling generation capacity. Governor Patrick Morrisey expressed optimism about several economic development plans. Speaking at the Energy Summit held in Charleston, Morrisey stated that private sector investments amount to \$4.2 billion. The governor emphasized the goal of the "50 by 50 Power Plan," which aims to increase West Virginia's current baseload power generation from 15.9 gigawatts to 50 gigawatts by 2050, more than tripling generation capacity. The governor pointed out the following initiatives: • A \$2.5 billion natural gas power plant by FirstEnergy • \$1.44 billion for the extension of coal-fired power plants by major utility companies • A \$1.2 billion gas-fired power plant by Kindel Energy, Blackstone, and GE Vernova • \$70 million for gas well sealing measures from diverse energy sources • A \$400 million expansion by Ergon • A \$7 million investment by Bidell Gas Compression (November 13, 2025, Metro News)
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The West Virginia Government Office in Japan is an overseas office of the International Division of the West Virginia Department of Economic Development. West Virginia is located in the eastern United States, surrounded by five states, including major cities like Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh, and is known for its strong manufacturing sector. The main characteristics of West Virginia are as follows: - Low industrial electricity and gas rates (due to coal, natural gas, and shale gas-fired power generation, as well as having one of the largest wind farms in the East and being home to the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub in Morgantown). - One of the largest wind farms in the eastern United States, advantageous for the use of green energy. - Excellent access to the large market in the eastern United States and a logistics hub. - High retention rates (ranked first in the nation for low manufacturing turnover rates according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics). - Resilience to natural disasters (the terrain, which is largely covered by the gently sloping Appalachian Mountains, has solid bedrock, making it less susceptible to earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes). Particularly active industries include chemicals, automotive parts, aerospace and defense, steel, metal processing, building materials, and IT, with recent growth in the EV and battery industries.