TeMa Manufacturing Fuels Job Growth in Kearneysville Area
Manufacturing making gains in West Virginia's eastern panhandle
DC News Now | Friday, March 7, 2025
By Steven Cohen
Manufacturing is thriving in West Virginia's eastern panhandle, driven by TeMa Manufacturing's significant expansion from Italy. The company’s CEO, Salvatore Menna, noted that after initial struggles, they are now successfully creating jobs in the region. Key local figures like Larry Pack, who transitioned from adviser to state treasurer, highlighted the positive impact TeMa and other companies like Clorox and Rockwool Building Insulation are having on job growth. The area is rapidly becoming a manufacturing hub, vital for local economic development.