Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that Helsing will invest an initial $50 million to establish advanced defense manufacturing in Berkeley County.
Helsing is a leading European defense technology company specializing in software-defined defense capability.
The facility in Berkeley County is expected to create at least 60 high-skilled full-time jobs with an average salary of $125,000.
The investment looks to further strengthen West Virginia’s growing aerospace and defense economy.
West Virginia has worked with Helsing to align customized workforce training,
Stragies include east coast logistics and dependable baseload energy to meet the company’s operational requirements.
Through West Virginia Advance and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College the state has developed a specialized workforce training program tailored to Helsing’s manufacturing needs.
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