May 13, 2026 Governor Morrisey Announces New 100,000 Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility in West Virginia ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a major economic development milestone for the state's industrial sector, as global engineering group Sandvik and Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) agreed to establish a manufacturing presence in West Virginia through a $25 million investment that is expected to create at least 120 new jobs.

"This partnership between Sandvik and Alpha Metallurgical Resources is another sign that West Virginia is competing and winning in the manufacturing and energy sectors," said Governor Morrisey. "This new manufacturing facility will strengthen critical supply chains, support high-paying jobs, and reinforce West Virginia's role as a leader in industrial production and energy development."

The announcement represents another step in Governor Morrisey's broader economic development agenda focused on expanding manufacturing, strengthening domestic energy supply chains, and positioning West Virginia as a destination for industrial investment and job creation.

Production is planned at a new 100,000 square feet facility in West Virginia, primarily focused on rock bolt and resin capsule manufacturing, but with potential to expand the product offering over time.

Sandvik has signed an agreement to form a joint venture with Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) through which it will establish local manufacturing for its Ground Support business in the U.S. market. In addition to the joint venture, in which Sandvik will hold a 51 percent stake and Alpha 49 percent, the setup also includes a long-term exclusive supply agreement with Alpha.

"Re-entering the U.S. ground support market with a local manufacturing presence is strategically important, and this initiative will allow our Ground Support business to strengthen customer relationships, shorten lead times and build a scalable platform for long-term growth in North America," said Mats Eriksson, President of Sandvik Mining.

"Creating this joint venture with Sandvik is a step in securing our supply chain by manufacturing more of our mining materials here in Central Appalachia," said Andy Eidson, Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Metallurgical Resources. "We are excited about the expected benefit to Alpha and, more broadly, to West Virginia."

In addition to the long-term supply agreement with Alpha, the joint venture will also sell ground support products to other customers in the U.S. market.

About Alpha Metallurgical Resources

Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) is a Tennessee-based mining company with operations across Virginia and West Virginia. With 21 active mines and eight coal preparation plants, Alpha is a leading supplier of high-quality metallurgical coal, which is a critical component in traditional steel production. With a portfolio of mining operations primarily located in Central Appalachia, Alpha serves a global customer base across North America, Europe, South America and Asia.

About Sandvik Group

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers' processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2025, the Group had approximately 42,000 employees and revenues of about 121 billion SEK in more than 150 countries.

About Business area Mining

Mining is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling, ground support and quarrying. In 2025, sales were approximately 69 billion SEK with about 18,000 employees. For further information, visit mining.sandvik.