Groundbreaking on Site Acquired by KTA-Tator for New Facility
KTA-Tator, Inc. breaks ground on their new facility at RIDC Park West. They acquired the 17.65-acre parcel from RIDC back in February. Pictured below: KTA President Dan Adley at the groundbreaking event.
River Materials Inc. Opening New Intermodal Facility in McKeesport’s RIDC Park
River Materials Inc. will use about 18 acres in the RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport for warehousing, processing and recycling and intends to construct buildings for offices, storage and light manufacturing, as well as a railroad car and barge remediation facility. “This is exactly what RIDC was intended for — to revitalize the brownfields left […]
On Land RIDC Sold, VOLLMER Breaks Ground On New Facility
Last year, RIDC sold a 5.85-acre parcel in RIDC Park West to VOLLMER of America Corp. The German firm has now broken ground at the site for its new facility. “The greater Pittsburgh area continues to be an attraction for global companies, and VOLLMER is an excellent example of a company that has evolved in […]
Tenant News: RedZone Robotics Expands to Larger Facility
RIDC tenant RedZone Robotics outgrew its Lawrenceville office and is moving into double the amount of space at RIDC Thorn Hill Industrial Park in Cranberry Township. The new space is 30,000 square feet. “RIDC is pleased to facilitate RedZone Robotic’s real estate needs and accommodate their growth from an early robotics pioneer to an established […]
Tenant News: WCCC Announces Partnership With TRONIX3D
The Westmoreland County Community College’s Advanced Technology Center, an RIDC tenant, announced its new partnership with TRONIX3D. “TRONIX3D, which describes itself as Greater Pittsburgh’s first high-volume 3D printing contract manufacturer, is partnering with WCCC to develop 3D printing curriculum and to offer internships to Westmoreland County students.” – TribLIVE https://triblive.com/business/tronix3d-opening-wccc-partnership-march-28/ WCCC’s Advanced Technology Center is […]
Innovation Pointe Building Construction Begins
Construction has begun on Innovation Pointe, a green 3-story spec office building at the RIDC Innovation Ridge campus in Marshall Township. Developer Innovation Center Associates and officials of Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) broke ground on the 90,000 square foot building in December 2018. It is scheduled to be completed and ready for tenant occupancy in […]
RIDC to Invest $66 Million in New Development & Other Capital Projects in 2019
Pittsburgh, PA – February 25, 2019 – Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) plans to invest $66 million in capital projects in the Pittsburgh region in 2019, including new development and upgrades to existing properties, said Donald F. Smith, Jr., RIDC’s President. “Developing Mill 19 and investing in other RIDC properties to position […]
Long-time RIDC Park West Occupant KTA-Tator Acquires Site for New Facility
Pittsburgh, PA – February 21, 2019 – Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) announced that KTA-Tator (KTA) has acquired a 17.65-acre parcel at RIDC Park West, Enterprise Drive, for $1,025,000. KTA is already located at RIDC Park West, having acquired its current location in 1981. KTA is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm that assesses […]
New Low-Interest Financing from Wolf Administration to Support Renovation of Technology Center in Lawrenceville
ECONOMY, INFRASTRUCTURE, PRESS RELEASE Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced a new low-interest loan approval through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program. The loan will support the renovation of the Lawrenceville Chocolate Factory, part of the Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s (RIDC’s) Lawrenceville Technology Center. The project will open the way for […]
Groundbreaking on New Spec Office Building at RIDC Innovation Ridge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Desiree Niccoli, desiree@alschulerpr.com, 412-535-5701 GROUNDBREAKING ON NEW SPEC OFFICE BUILDING AT RIDC INNOVATION RIDGE
Siemens, An RIDC Tenant, Celebrates Grand Opening of PGH Service Center
RIDC President Donald Smith gives introductory remarks at Siemens Pittsburgh Service Center grand opening Siemens Celebrates Grand Opening of Pittsburgh Service Center PITTSBURGH–Siemens today celebrated the opening of the company’s new 300,000-square-foot Pittsburgh Service Center (PSC), located in Mount Pleasant. The $32 million state-of-the-art facility was made possible by a capital investment from Siemens […]
How To Spot a Region’s Next Emerging Hot Spot
GlobeSt.com/Real Estate Forum article by RIDC President Donald Smith:
Self-driving Cars Rev Up Pittsburgh’s Tech Sector
“To secure Pittsburgh’s ongoing place in the burgeoning AV industry, RIDC’s Smith urges more investment in CMU and other Pittsburgh-area universities and training programs; more site and facility preparation; and reduced regulations and other costs.
NanoGriptech Signs New Lease To Scale Up Manufacturing Capabilities
RIDC tenant nanoGriptech has signed a new five-year lease for expanded space at the Lawrenceville Technology Center (LTC). NanoGriptech will occupy 6,300 square feet of the Chocolate Factory, an LTC building named in honor of its chocolate factory roots. “We are growing in terms of revenue, and we want to set up a high-speed coating […]
RIDC Partners With PIDA To Expand Low-Interest Loan Program
Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to market an expanded offering of PIDA’s programs of low-interest loans and lines of credit for businesses. By offering a wider range of PIDA assistance, a larger number of Pennsylvania businesses can commit to creating and retaining full-time […]
RIDC’s long-time tenant, Intervala, signs new lease at Keystone Commons
“RIDC has done a great job supporting our company’s needs. They took an old building from 1954 and created a comfortable, professional environment that has helped us attract new customers, suppliers and employees,” said Scott Gustafson, COO of Intervala. PITTSBURGH, PA – The Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) announced that Intervala has […]
Donald Smith featured in Revitalization News
Guest Article: Entrepreneural, Non-Profit reuse of Abandoned Industrial Property In early October, RIDC President, Donald Smith was published on the Revitalization News site as a guest writer. Prefacing with the economic downfall of regions after the loss of heavy-industry companies that employed thousands; Don drove into the importance of having RIDC in Western Pennsylvania to […]
HEBI Robotics Signs with RIDC
HEBI Robotics signs as new tenant in RIDC’s Chocolate Factory PITTSBURGH, PA — The Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) announced that HEBI Robotics has signed a five-year lease at the Lawrenceville Technology Center (LTC) supporting RIDC’S ongoing mission to drive regional economic growth and its vision of creating an urban technology park. […]
Improvements continue at Westmoreland
Roofing replacement project continues as new construction prepares RIDC Westmoreland for Siemens The Westmoreland roofing project continues to make headway as an anticipated 65% of the total roof will be replaced by September 30, 2017. 1,306,387 SF of 1,999,106 SF total roof will have been restored since RIDC took over the project in March 2012. […]
Siemens Corporation Invests at RIDC Westmoreland
Siemens signs with RIDC in Westmoreland East Huntingdon Township, PA June 21, 2017 The Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) is pleased to announce a new long-term lease by the Siemens Corporation. The Siemens Energy division of Siemens Corporation will locate in over 230,000 square feet of existing space in the 2 million […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Approvals for Five Business Development Projects and the Creation of 184 Full-Time Jobs
RIDC among 5 new business development projects The Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania was awarded a $2 million, 15-year loan at 4 percent on behalf of Doughboy Square Partnership L.P., for the construction of a 24,792-square-foot addition to a building in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. The building is being utilized as a single-tenant facility. […]
