ADVISORY - BERKS COUNTY - Shapiro Administration to Announce Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials' Expansion in Pennsylvania

July 08, 2026 - Reading, PA

ADVISORY - BERKS COUNTY - Shapiro Administration to Announce Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials' Expansion in Pennsylvania

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger will announce the expansion of Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials creating new jobs, growing Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector, and spurring the economy in Berks County.

This new investment by the Commonwealth underscores the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in our businesses and communities, and creating real opportunity for Pennsylvanians. Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has competed for and won over $41 billion in private sector investments that are creating more than 24,000 new jobs and driving economic growth across Pennsylvania.

WHO:
Secretary Rick Siger, DCED
Senator Judy Schwank
State Representative Jacklyn Rusnock
Mayor Eddie Moran
Dan Barish, General Manager, Engineered Shapes and Solutions, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

WHEN:
Wednesday, July 8 at 10:30 AM

WHERE:
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
2120 Fairmont Avenue
Reading, PA 19605

VISUALS:
Brief, formal remarks followed by manufacturing demonstration from Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials. DCED Secretary Rick Siger will be available for interviews.

RSVP:
Press who are interested in attending must RSVP to [email protected].

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