FMC seeking incentives to stay in South Charleston

From: Charleston Gazette | Date: October 25, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

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State and local officials are offering FMC a package of economic incentives to keep them in South Charleston, according to a union official.

FMC officials are considering shutting down the hydrogen peroxide production facility and shifting the production to Bayport, Texas. If that happens, about 60 people would lose their jobs.

Dink Brua, an FMC employee and union committeeman, said the company still might retain the facility in South Charleston, if they can make improvements to the plant.

He said development groups such as the West Virginia Development Office, the ...

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