Ronald Mark Associates Plans Bluefield, Virginia, Manufacturing Plant
11/04/2022
The company will occupy the former Komatsu Mining Corp. facility.
“Ronald Mark Associates has selected the State of Virginia to expand their operations in advanced fabric coating. The progressive talent of Tazewell County is a perfect place to start, create, and produce infrastructure fabrics and technical textiles for our Ronald Mark customers,” said RMA President Michael Satz. “I thank the Virginia Economic Development Department along with the Tazewell County representatives that have worked with us on this project. We look forward to a prosperous future in the great State of Virginia.”
As an incentive the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with Tazewell County and the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority to secure the project for Virginia.
The Governor’s office approved a $116,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Tazewell County with the project. Ronald Mark Associates is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.
“We welcome Ronald Mark Associates to Tazewell County and the Commonwealth, and look forward to building a successful partnership,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “Manufacturing is the cornerstone of a healthy economy, and Virginia’s thriving industry base, outstanding logistical advantages, and robust workforce will position RMA for success for years to come.”
Headquartered in Hillside, New Jersey, Ronald Mark Associates has been marketing, distributing, and packaging PVC resin since 1971 and manufacturing vinyl films and technical textiles since 1979.
“Jonathan Belcher, Executive Director and General Counsel, Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority added. “This will add to the established base of manufacturers in Tazewell County and the region and provide good jobs for the area's citizens.”
Project Announcements
AMI Metals Expands Spokane, Washington, Production Operations
06/20/2025
Newly Weds Foods Plans Dyersburg, Tennessee, Production Operations
06/20/2025
Yaskawa American Expands Franklin, Wisconsin, Headquarters Operations
06/19/2025
Cayuga Milk Ingredients Expands Cayuga County, New York, Production Operations
06/19/2025
Gap Upgrades Gallatin, Tennessee, Logistics Operations
06/19/2025
Swiss-Based Galderma Plans Miami, Florida, Headquarters Operations
06/19/2025
Most Read
-
20th Annual Area Development Gold and Silver Shovel Awards
Q2 2025
-
First Person: Joe Capes, CEO, LiquidStack
Q2 2025
-
The Legal Limits of DEI in Incentives Agreements, Hiring, and Contracting
Q2 2025
-
39th Annual Corporate & 21st Annual Consultants Surveys: What Business Leaders and Consultants Are Saying About Site Selection
Q1 2025
-
Top States for Doing Business in 2024: A Continued Legacy of Excellence
Q3 2024
-
Rethinking Life Sciences Site Selection in a Resilient and Dynamic Market
Q2 2025
-
The New Math Behind Mexico and U.S. Manufacturing Decisions
Q2 2025