SVAM Member News Update—Quarter 2, 2025

In this quarterly edition of the SVAM Member News Update, we bring you stories of growth, creativity, and community impact from across Southwest Virginia’s manufacturing sector. Discover how Hapco Pole Products reached the White House, how Somic America is investing in future talent, and how Simmons Equipment is expanding its international footprint. We also highlight sustainability efforts from Universal Fibers, infrastructure innovations from Strongwell, and digital tools from Westlake Royal.Plus, hear how SVAM’s outreach programs—from career signing celebrations to college panels—are helping shape the next generation of skilled professionals. It’s a full roundup of the people, projects, and progress powering our region forward.SVAM members are invited to submit news for the next episode by emailing [email protected] in becoming a member of SVAM?Careers: https://swvam.org/mfgcareers/Resource Database: https://swvam.org/resource-database/Become a Member: https://swvam.org/membership/become-a-member/Hapco: https://www.hapco.com/Somic America: https://somicamerica.com/Simmons Equipment: https://simmonsequip.com/Universal Fibers: https://www.universalfibers.com/Strongwell: https://www.strongwell.com/Westlake: https://www.westlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com/Lennie Gail Mitcham's service recognition