Re:Build Manufacturing at New Ken Advanced Manufacturing Park: Charting a course for American manufacturing, lifting up a community

When Governor Shapiro announced two years ago that a national search by Massachusetts-based Re:Build Manufacturing had led it to New Kensington, it was big news for the region. The Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) had taken control of the property – a former Alcoa campus – in partnership with the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation […]

Rebuilding Pittsburgh — the Story of RIDC

The story of RIDC over the past 70 years — it was founded in 1955 — is closely intertwined with the economic history of the Pittsburgh region. Both are chronicled in a new book, Rebuilding Pittsburgh: RIDC and the Transformation of the Steel City. Written by award-winning journalist Jeffery Fraser and edited by Pittsburgh Quarterly publisher […]

RIDC and Westmoreland County: Partnership brings jobs to the region

This is the fifth in a series of excerpts from “Rebuilding Pittsburgh: RIDC and the Transformation of the Steel City.” For the past 70 years, the Regional industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) has played an integral role in rebuilding the Pittsburgh region’s economy. A new book, Rebuilding Pittsburgh: RIDC and the Transformation of […]

Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood 91 Advances as a Comprehensive Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem

Neighborhood 91 in Pittsburgh is actively expanding as a comprehensive site that integrates multiple stages of the additive manufacturing (AM) supply chain. Located near Pittsburgh International Airport, the development is overseen by the nonprofit Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) on land owned by the Allegheny County Airport Authority. Of the 195-acre master plan, one building is currently operational and […]

Spotlight On: Donald Smith, President, Regional Industrial Development Corporation

“We should prioritize timely approvals for projects that align with the region’s outlook,” said Regional Industrial Development Corporation President Donald Smith in an interview with Invest:. Smith highlighted the organization’s focus on strategic development and priorities including revitalizing underutilized sites and fostering growth in key sectors like autonomy and advanced manufacturing to drive economic development in […]

20 People to Know in Construction/Development

John Buechli manages construction projects for RIDC, transforming underutilized real estate. Buechli is most proud of working on RIDC Mill 19. He recommends redeveloping the Sharpsburg Riverfront area of Pittsburgh. Read Story Here

PA Sites funding awarded to Industrial Development Project in New Kensington

NEW KENSINGTON – State Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Jill Cooper (R-55) announced recently that the Pennsylvania Dept. of Community and Economic Development (DCED) awarded a nearly $7 million PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) grant to Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) Southwestern Pennsylvania Growth Fund. The funding will be used to […]

Test track in Westmoreland County

Strip District-based Aurora has launched a commercial driverless trucking service in Texas — the first company to do so on public roads, per the company. Read Full Story Here

Re:Build Manufacturing partners with Ecolectro

Re:Build Manufacturing partners with Ecolectro to produce sustainable hydrogen technology. New Kensington facility to scale up commercial production of electrolyzers. Partnership aims to make renewable hydrogen cost-effective and widely accessible. Read Full Story Here