New Kensington Redevelopment Project Receives Prestigious PEDA Economic Development Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Steven Alschuler, salschuler@ridc.org, 917-647-2151 Pictured from left to right: Timothy White, RIDC Senior Vice President; Alicia Henry, WCIDC Marketing Director; Jeni Cooper, RIDC Director of Community Investment; Kim Donnelly, WCIDC Business Development Director; Jason Rigone, WCIDC Executive Director; and Sophie Beacom, RIDC Economic Development Specialist. New Kensington Redevelopment Project […]
Breaking Ground: Manufacturing is where the jobs are
Don Smith’s oped on manufacturing in the Sept/Oct issue of Breaking Ground. Tim White was also quoted in the Manufacturing Construction Update feature that starts on page 20. Read full issue here.
NPR 90.5 WESA: New state funding available to revitalize sites from Pittsburgh’s industrial past
RIDC President Don Smith on the PA SITES program: “This will allow us to identify some of those great opportunities and then execute on them right away rather than kicking the tires for years until you either have market conditions or are able to put together a financing package.” NPR 90.5 WESA’s article can be […]
Re:Build Manufacturing’s new facility in New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park named a 2024 Project to Watch
Project to Watch 2024: New Kensington Re:Build Manufacturing facility Other projects The Regional Industrial Development Corp. is currently building a manufacturing facility for Re:Build Manufacturing at the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park. The new plant, located at 225 Schreiber Industrial Park in New Kensington, will comprise five existing buildings and will total about 175,000 square […]
New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park gets $6 million from state
“This is a strategic location for economic development in our region,” said Tim White, RIDC Senior Vice President. “These funds will enable us to move forward with the capital improvements necessary to make the park more desirable to the kind of job creating businesses we are working to attract.” Media Coverage: TribLIVE – New Kensington […]
Developing Priority Sites in a Regional Economic Ecosystem
Unlike some other markets around the country, the economy of Pittsburgh is part of a regional ecosystem with multiple centers of gravity and economic activity. What does it mean to be a “regional economy?” It means collaboration and cooperation among counties, municipalities, the commonwealth, economic development organizations, foundations and job creating businesses — recognizing that […]
Phase 1 of Re:Build Manufacturing’s New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in New Kensington Complete
Phase 1 of Re:Build Manufacturing’s new advanced manufacturing facility in New Kensington is officially complete, and Re:Build has started manufacturing operations. RIDC has already begun Phase 2 of the project which will be completed later this year. The New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park is a partnership of RIDC and Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corp. Re:Build […]
Table of Experts: Partnerships Key to Attracting Business and Jobs to Region
“You couldn’t do a project like this without all the partners that we have,” said RIDC President Don Smith at a roundtable discussion with Jason Rigone, Executive Director of Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation; Rick Siger, Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development; and Victor Mroczkowski, Executive Vice President of Operations for Re:Build […]
New Kensington Phase 1 Nearing Completion
Phase 1 of Re:Build Manufacturing’s new space in New Kensington is nearing completion. General Contractor: Mascaro Construction Architect: R3A Architecture Partner: Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation
Partnerships Make Projects Possible
Examples of public/private partnerships between RIDC, local government and economic development officials, leveraged to bring more resources and support to the table.
New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park — Successful Business Attraction Effort Leads to More Lease Signings
The Re:Build experience is beginning to show how one major employer can anchor an entire business ecosystem. Anchor companies attract global talent and can help grow the local population and talent pool. Regions across the Commonwealth, particularly in Southwestern Pennsylvania, need to deploy strategies that achieve these kinds of results and build the economic base […]
Affival Extends Lease, Expands Space at New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Desiree Niccoli, desiree@alschulerpr.com, 412-535-5701 Affival Extends Lease, Expands Space at New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park Aerial of New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park New Kensington, PA — December 27, 2023 — Affival has extended and expanded its space at the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park, a joint venture between the Regional […]
APA Trucking Expands Presence in New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Desiree Niccoli, desiree@alschulerpr.com, 412-535-5701 APA Trucking Expands Presence in New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park Aerial shot of New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park New Kensington, PA — December 14, 2023 — APA Trucking, LLC has extended its lease and expanded its space at the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park, […]
WCIDC, RIDC joint venture finalizes purchase of New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WCIDC, RIDC joint venture finalizes purchase of New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park GREENSBURG, PA, October 18, 2023 — The joint venture between Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC) and Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) today finalized the acquisition of the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park from the Redevelopment Authority of the City […]
Developing Pittsburgh Magazine Spotlights New Kensington Re:Build Project
New Kensington Re:Build project featured in the latest issue of Developing Pittsburgh magazine.
Re:Build Manufacturing in New Kensington could be a model for business growth in Western Pennsylvania
Re:Build Manufacturing’s decision to locate its new facility in New Kensington at the historic, former Alcoa site at the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park is a huge win for the Pittsburgh region and a tremendous catalytic opportunity. Twenty-six cities across the country were under consideration and Re:Build’s decision shows this region has what it takes […]
RIDC to Build New Facility for Re:Build Manufacturing, Bringing 300 Jobs to New Kensington and Arnold
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Desiree Niccoli, desiree@alschulerpr.com, 412-535-5701 RIDC to Build New Facility for Re:Build Manufacturing, Bringing 300 Jobs to New Kensington and Arnold New Kensington, PA, May 1, 2023 — The Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern PA (RIDC) and Re:Build Manufacturing joined Governor Shapiro and County and local officials in announcing […]
