Recent Press

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

Sherrard Middle School and Edgington Studio Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

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Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Sherrard Middle School’s video submission in the Northern region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video showcases what happens inside Edgington Studio, a cut-and-sew apparel manufacturer with small batch production processes, 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/2023-northern-region-video-contest to view the Sherrard Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on March 26th at midnight.

Oak Glen Middle School and Fiesta Tableware Company Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

oakglenn vcExplore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Oak Glen Middle School’s video submission in the Northern region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video showcases how employee pride has helped Fiesta to make its iconic tableware for over a hundred years. 

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and the Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/2023-northern-region-video-contest to view the Oak Glen Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on March 26th at midnight.

Moundsville Middle School and Paul Wissmach Glass Company Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

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Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Moundsville Middle School’s video submission in the Northern region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video showcases the colorful manufacturing process of Paul Wissmach Glass Company, located in Paden City, 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-northern-region-video-contest to view the Moundsville Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on March 26th at midnight.

Weirton Madonna Jr. High and Tecnocap, LLC Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

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Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Weirton Madonna Jr. High School’s video submission in the Northern region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video showcases all the cool things that happen at Tecnocap’s Glen Dale manufacturing facility.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and the Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/2023-northern-region-video-contest to view the Weirton Madonna Jr. High School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on March 26th at midnight.

Jackson Middle School and Simonton Windows Team Up for the Explore Student Video Contest

Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to release Jackson Middle School’s video submission in the North Central region of the Explore Student Video Contest.  The video showcases Simonton Windows, a member of Cornerstone Building Brands, West Virginia production facilities.

The students are competing for three regional awards: Outstanding Creativity, Best Manufacturing Message, and the Viewer's Choice.  Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/2023-north-central-region-video-contest to view the Jackson Middle School video and cast your vote in the Viewer’s Choice Contest.  Voting closes on March 19th at midnight.

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