Resin and vinyl manufacturer to establish facility in southwest Virginia in former mine

Va. Governor Glenn Youngkin today, Nov. 3,  announced that Ronald Mark Associates, Inc. (RMA), a leader in custom resin and vinyl fabric formulations and technical services, will invest $13.5 million to establish a manufacturing operation in Tazewell County. The company will occupy the former Komatsu Mining Corp. facility at 1081 Hockman Pike in Bluefield.

Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina and South Carolina for the project, which will create 29 new jobs.

“Ronald Mark Associates’ decision to establish a manufacturing operation in Tazewell County is a great testament to Southwest Virginia’s many advantages, including competitive operating costs and a skilled workforce,” said the Governor. “We are thrilled that the company will revitalize a vacant facility and create 29 new jobs for the hardworking citizens of this region. It is an honor to add another manufacturer to the Commonwealth’s extensive roster, and we look forward to RMA’s future success.”

“Ronald Mark Associates has selected Virginia for expanding our operations for advanced coated fabrics. The mechanical talent of Tazewell County is a perfect match for the infrastructure fabrics and technical textiles Ronald Mark will produce,” said RMA President Michael Satz. “The Virginia economic development and Tazewell County representatives have been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to a prosperous future in the great state of Virginia.”