Calgon Carbon Corp., the world’s largest manufacturer of activated carbon filtration products used for air and water treatment, will invest $13.2 million to expand operations at two of its Pittsburgh-area facilities.
Both facilities are located in Neville Township. The company will add 35,000-square-feet at its equipment fabrication operation facility and will increase the size of its activated carbon recycling plant and warehouse by 11,000-square feet. The projects will create 23 jobs and retain 405 existing positions over the next four years.
“Pennsylvania has been Calgon Carbon’s home for decades, and this investment reinforces our long-term commitment to growing in the Pittsburgh region,” Steve Schott, Calgon Carbon president and CEO, said. “By expanding our Neville Township operations, we are strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity and supply reliability for customers who depend on activated carbon and reactivation services to support essential applications across the country.”
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) submitted a funding proposal for a $300,000 Pennsylvania First grant.
“We’re proud to support a long-standing Pennsylvania business like Calgon Carbon Corporation, a strong manufacturing company that has had a presence in western Pennsylvania for over 80 years,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger.
The recycling facility handles final processing of military grade material that is used by gas mask manufacturers and collective protection manufacturers. It provides material to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations.
Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,740 people and operates facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia.