HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Steel of West Virginia announced Wednesday that it will eliminate about 100 jobs as part of a multi-year, $30 million investment aimed at modernizing its Huntington plant and ensuring long-term sustainability.

The company, which produces specialty steel products and employs more than 600 workers, said the change will involve permanently shutting down its decades-old melt shop — described as a “1950s vintage” operation that has reached the end of its life cycle.

While the melt shop will close, Steel of West Virginia (SWVA) plans to invest heavily in its two rolling mills to boost productivity and efficiency.

The modernization effort is expected to preserve around 500 jobs at the facility.

SWVA General Manager Michael Winarta said the move is essential to mai

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