FORKS TWP., Pa. — Victaulic, the pipe-joining manufacturer based in the Easton area, will undertake a $100 million expansion project in north-central Pennsylvania that will create at least 214 new, full-time jobs and retain 1,611 more across the state, it was announced Tuesday.
Pennsylvania will invest $1.5 million to support Victaulic's expanded manufacturing plant in Lawrenceville, Tioga County, Gov. Josh Shapiro said in a release.
Victaulic got a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development for a $1.07 million Pennsylvania First Program grant and up to a $428,000 Workforce and Development Network grant to train workers.
"I want more companies to grow and succeed here in Pennsylvania. By investing in economic development projects like this one, we are creating good-paying jobs, reigniting our economy, and supporting our communities.”Gov. Josh Shapiro
“Since day one, my administration has had a clear plan to double down on our investments in economic development so Pennsylvania companies like Victaulic can compete and win," Shapiro said.
"And I want more companies to grow and succeed here in Pennsylvania. By investing in economic development projects like this one, we are creating good-paying jobs, reigniting our economy, and supporting our communities.”
Victaulic plans a 150,000-square-foot addition to its Lawrenceville foundry to accommodate new molding lines, melt furnaces, core machines, and automated finishing and paint equipment to help produce larger scale products.
The expansion also will include a 60,000 square-foot machine shop with state-of-the-art Computer Numerical Control equipment, the release said.
'Unwavering commitment'
Victaulic is the originator and world’s leading producer of grooved mechanical pipe joining and flow control systems.
"This expansion underscores our unwavering commitment to creating family-sustaining jobs that positively impact our community,” Victaulic Chief Executive Officer Rick Bucher said.
“The expansion will also bolster our manufacturing infrastructure, ensuring Victaulic remains the industry leader in producing high-quality, innovative solutions for the construction industry and our North American customers."
The capital investment "demonstrates our commitment to sustainable growth by incorporating production efficiency using the cleanest modern melting technology available."Victaulic Chief Executive Officer Rick Bucher
Bucher said the capital investment "demonstrates our commitment to sustainable growth by incorporating production efficiency using the cleanest modern melting technology available.
"Victaulic takes pride in the fact that our solutions are manufactured using 100% recycled steel and are infinitely reconfigurable.”
The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania.
In 2021, Victaulic got $1.5 million through the Keystone Communities Program to help buy the Lawrenceville facility.
The company also was awarded $94,964 through the Manufacturing Tax Credit Program as part of the acquisition project.
While Victaulic's world headquarters is off Kesslersville Road in Forks Township, it has 29 other facilities in 13 countries.
