Announce Funding to Support Manufacturing in West Mahanoy Township

HARRISBURG - Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today announced a state grant to support manufacturing was awarded to a local employer. MBA Building Supplies, a steel framing product manufacturing facility located in West Mahanoy Township, received $580,536 through the RISE PA program to install a new solar system, purchase an electrified forklift and install energy-efficient lighting.

"Investments like this are a strong step toward keeping Pennsylvania manufacturing competitive and growing," Twardzik said. "By helping local businesses modernize operations, improve efficiency and lower costs, this funding strengthens our workforce, supports good-paying jobs and reinforces the long-term economic strength of our communities. The MBA Northeast plant in Frackville is the Mid-Atlantic manufacturing hub for commercial steel framing, supplying projects across Pennsylvania and extending throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic within a one-day trucking radius."

"Manufacturing remains one of the strongest drivers of jobs in our region," Argall said. "I am pleased to see this highly competitive state funding awarded to a local company to help modernize their infrastructure."

The RISE PA (Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania) program was designed to strengthen Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector while helping employers modernize and remain competitive. The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and funded through a $396 million investment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

CONTACTS:
Seth Hubler (Argall)
Will Jones (Twardzik)