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Allegheny Metallurgical is poised for growth and job creation in West Virginia

Allegheny Metallurgical has emerged from bankruptcy, reorganized its leadership, and is expanding operations in West Virginia with plans to hire over 500 employees and hold a job fair to fill open positions.

Allegheny Metallurgical, a West Virginia-based metallurgical coal company, announces it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 13th. This marks a positive step forward for the future of the company as it returns to normal and growing operations.

The company’s re-entry to the market is marked by a reorganization of leadership and a renewed focus on maintaining and expanding operations.

“This is the exciting beginning of a new future at Allegheny Metallurgical,” stated Eric Lipinski, Chief Operating Officer at Allegheny Metallurgical. “There has been a lot of hard work involved to secure the future of the company, and we are in a strong position for growth and excellence.”

The next steps for Allegheny Metallurgical include installing the longwall mining equipment and bringing those operations online.

“We are committed to and invested in our future here in West Virginia,” added Lipinski. “We look forward to taking the next steps to grow our team, providing long-term job opportunities, and producing high-quality metallurgical coal for steel production.”

A two-day Job Fair will be held at the Bridgeport Conference Center on July 25 and 26 to begin filling open positions and interviewing candidates for future openings. Allegheny Metallurgical invites skilled workers, veterans, and job seekers to attend and meet hiring managers in person.

At full operation, Allegheny Metallurgical will employ more than 500 individuals. For more information about the company, benefits, and employment opportunities, visit: www.alleghenymet.com.

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