<For Japanese Companies - U.S. Industry Information> The Automotive Industry in West Virginia
A strategic location close to assembly plants in the United States and Canada. An introduction to the automotive industry in West Virginia.
West Virginia offers a high-profit location for automotive parts manufacturers due to lower business taxes compared to neighboring states, a competitive wage environment, and abundant, low-cost utilities. The state provides tax credits, worker training support, loan programs, and other incentives to promote the attraction and development of automotive manufacturing projects. Access to workers is ensured through educational and training programs, providing a stable supply of skilled labor. Additionally, various engineering bachelor's and master's programs are offered at West Virginia University, Marshall University, and other regional institutions. [About the Japan Representative Office of the West Virginia State Government] Our Japan office provides support services after entering the market, including market research, local property introductions, introductions to necessary professionals, and assistance with incentives, tax credits, job training, and recruitment. We offer up-to-date local information, so please feel free to consult with us. *We are currently publishing an "Automotive Industry Map" summarizing industry trends! Please check it out via PDF download.
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**Features of West Virginia** - Low industrial electricity and gas rates (due to coal, natural gas, and shale gas-fired power generation, as well as having one of the largest wind farms in the eastern U.S.) - Home to one of the largest wind farms in eastern North America, favorable for the use of green energy - Excellent access to the large market in the eastern United States; a logistics hub - Good retention rates - Resilient to natural disasters (the terrain, which is covered by 70% of the gently sloping Appalachian Mountains, has solid bedrock, making it less susceptible to earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes.) Utilizing abundant electricity, the manufacturing industry has initially expanded from the chemical sector to include automotive parts, aerospace and defense, metal processing, and building materials. Additionally, in response to green energy policies and work style reforms, new industries such as IT and electric vehicles have been on the rise.
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The West Virginia Government's Japan Representative Office is an extension of the International Division of the West Virginia Department of Economic Development. West Virginia is located in the eastern United States, surrounded by five states including major cities like Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh, and is known for its strong manufacturing sector. The main features of West Virginia are as follows: - Low industrial electricity and gas rates (due to coal, natural gas, and shale gas-fired power generation, as well as having one of the largest wind farms in the eastern U.S. and being home to the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub in Morgantown). - One of the largest wind farms in the eastern U.S., advantageous for the use of green energy. - Excellent access to the large market in the eastern U.S. and a logistics hub. - High retention rates (ranked first in the nation for low manufacturing turnover rates according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics). - Resilience to natural disasters (the terrain, which is predominantly covered by the gently sloping Appalachian Mountains, has solid bedrock, making it less susceptible to earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes). Particularly active industries include chemicals, automotive parts, aerospace and defense, steel, metal processing, building materials, and IT, with recent growth in the EV and battery industries.
