Recent Press

Press Releases, News & Updates from Explore and all of our education efforts.

Sherrard Middle School and Tecnocap LLC team up for the West Virginia What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Student Video Contest

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Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release the Sherrard Middle School’s video submission in the Northern Region What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Student Video Contest.  The Sherrard video showcases the metal caps produced by Tecnocap LLC., located in Glen Dale, West Virginia.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and the Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/students/student-video-contest.html to view the Sherrard video.

The Linsly School and Silgan Plastics team up for the West Virginia What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Student Video Contest

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Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release the Linsly School’s video submission in the Northern Region What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Student Video Contest.  The Linsly video showcases the plastic bottles and shakers produced by Silgan Plastics, located in Triadelphia, West Virginia.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and the Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/students/student-video-contest.html to view the Linsly video.

Moundsville Middle School and the Ziegenfelder Company team up for the West Virginia What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Student Video Contest

Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release the Moundsville Middle School’s video submission in the Northern Region What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Student Video Contest.  The Moundsville video showcases the popsicles produced by the Ziegenfelder Company, located in Wheeling, West Virginia.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and the Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/students/student-video-contest.html to view the Moundsville video.

Brooke Middle School and The Fiesta Tableware Company team up for the West Virginia What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Student Video Contest

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WHEELING, March 30, 2022 – Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release the Brooke Middle School’s video submission in the Northern Region What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Student Video Contest.  The video showcases the dinnerware produced by the Fiesta Tableware Company, located in Newell, West Virginia.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and the Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/students/student-video-contest.html to view the Brooke Middle School video.

Carver CTE Students Complete Manufacturing Innovation Challenge with NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc.

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Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to announce the completion of a Manufacturing Innovation Challenge involving Integrated Production Technology students from the Carver Career & Technical Education Center and NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc. The challenge required the students to develop a solution to help increase productivity and improve performance efficiency in a production process for an air sensor manufactured at the Sissonville, WV facility.  The challenge is hosted by Explore the New Manufacturing, an educational outreach program designed to provide West Virginia middle and high school students with topics focusing on manufacturing career pathways.

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