West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) recently announced that HandCraft Services will invest $59 million to open a new facility in Berkeley County.
“The decision for HandCraft Services to invest in Berkeley County is a testament to the strength and potential of West Virginia as a hub for business and innovation in the healthcare industry,” Gov. Justice said. “This investment will not only create hundreds of good-paying jobs but also strengthen our state’s reputation as a leader when it comes to the diversity of our economic-development projects. I’m proud to welcome HandCraft Services to West Virginia and look forward to their continued success.”
The family-owned-and-operated business plans to invest $59 million in the construction of two new plants. The first plant is expected to open in 2025 and the second plant is slated to open in 2026. The project is expected to create 220 new jobs.
HandCraft Services, founded in 1970 by John A. Nichols, has grown into a leader in the healthcare linen industry. The company manages more than 110 million lbs. of linen annually for 143 hospitals and over 2,500 nonacute medical practices.
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