Putnam County Gets Major Industrial Boost

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Putnam County’s getting a major economic boost as a once-dormant industrial site springs back to life, thanks to a $25 million joint venture between Sandvik and Alpha Metallurgical Resources. The new 100,000-square-foot facility at Waterways Industrial Park will manufacture critical mining equipment, creating over 100 new jobs. Backed by $6.5 million in federal and state funding from Advantage Valley, this rehab is a game-changer for attracting businesses in a region struggling with industrial space. Centauri Ground Support officially opened shop today — though exact hiring and production…