Recent Press

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

Blennerhassett Middle School and Kreinik Manufacturing Company Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Blennerhassett Middle School’s video submission in the Kanawha Valley region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video showcases how Kreinik Manufacturing produces quality threads and yarns for crafters,  quilters, fiber artists, fly fishermen, and even fashion houses.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/2023-kanawha-region-video-contest to view the Blennerhassett Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on April 16th at midnight.

Dunbar Middle School and Service Wire Company Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Dunbar Middle School’s video submission in the Kanawha Valley region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video showcases how Service Wire safely manufacturers high-quality wire and cable at its Culloden, West Virginia facility.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/2023-kanawha-region-video-contest to view the Dunbar Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on April 16th at midnight. 

“Explore Student Video Contest is engaging, educational, empowering and interesting, for students and adults involved.” - Donna Wood  

Huntington Middle School and Alcon Research Ltd Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Huntington Middle School’s video submission in the Kanawha Valley region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video showcases how Alcon Research helps people see brilliantly so they can live brilliantly.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/2023-kanawha-region-video-contest to view the Huntington Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on April 16th at midnight.

The Huntington Middle School team: Rheya Bostic, Henry Davis, Bayleigh Creasy, Marshall Fox, Audra Gerlach, Conner Ison, Ya’Riah Petties, Nate Riegel, and Amelia Rollyson. 

Hurricane Middle School and Cyclops Industries, Inc Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Hurricane Middle School’s video submission in the Kanawha Valley region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video showcases Cyclops Industries manufacturers safety sight glasses and viewport assemblies to help keep employees safe while ensuring the piping systems are operating efficiently.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/2023-kanawha-region-video-contest to view the Hurricane Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on April 16th at midnight.

Midland Trail Middle School and Niterra North America, Inc. Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Midland Trail Middle School’s video submission in the Kanawha Valley region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video showcases what happens inside Niterra North America, Inc.  manufacturing facility located in Sissonville, 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/2023-kanawha-region-video-contest to view the Midland Trail Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on April 16th at midnight.

The Midland Trail Middle School team: Whitney Bibb, Ava Campbell, Hunter Carter, Isaiah Harper, Brody Jones, Harlie Nuckols, Riley Petitt, Chloe Queen, Madi Rader, and Jaci Stonestreet.

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