Rep. Tim Twardzik and Sen. Dave Argall announced on May 1 that MBA Building Supplies, a steel framing product manufacturer in West Mahanoy Township, has received $580,536 through the RISE PA program to modernize its operations.
The funding is intended to help the company install a new solar system, purchase an electrified forklift, and add energy-efficient lighting. The goal of this support is to strengthen local manufacturing by improving efficiency and reducing costs.
“Investments like this are a strong step toward keeping Pennsylvania manufacturing competitive and growing,” Twardzik said. “By helping local businesses modernize operations, improve efficiency and lower costs, this funding strengthens our workforce, supports good-paying jobs and reinforces the long-term economic strength of our communities. The MBA Northeast plant in Frackville is the Mid-Atlantic manufacturing hub for commercial steel framing, supplying projects across Pennsylvania and extending throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic within a one-day trucking radius.”
Argall also welcomed the grant: “Manufacturing remains one of the strongest drivers of jobs in our region,” he said. “I am pleased to see this highly competitive state funding awarded to a local company to help modernize their infrastructure.” Argall serves as senator for Pennsylvania’s 29th District according to his official website.
The RISE PA (Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania) program aims to support manufacturers while encouraging modernization efforts across the state. It is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection with funds from a $396 million investment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Argall has provided constituent services through offices at various locations in Pennsylvania according to his official website. He holds degrees from Lycoming College and Pennsylvania State University according to his official website, chairs legislative hearings on issues such as education funding as noted on his official website, supports working-class communities through legislation focused on revitalizing older industrial neighborhoods as noted on his official website, and traces his family roots back to Cornish, Welsh, and German farmers as well as coal miners and factory workers according to his official website.
