Recognized as a leader in Pennsylvania for industrial park development, the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC) is a non-profit corporation formed in October 1983 by the Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners. WCIDC is governed by a board of directors, which are the County Commissioners.
Although the main focus of the WCIDC is the development of industrial parks, it is committed to supporting economic development efforts as the primary marketing agent for Westmoreland County.
With perfect weather, a red ribbon and an oversized pair of scissors, Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC) today celebrated the completion of Phase II of development at Westmoreland Distribution Park North. Read on...
The WCIDC and Hempfield Township have agreed to work together to transform a 96-acre site along Route 119 that has been unoccupied since the Commonwealth closed the SCI Greensburg state prison complex in 2013. Additional Info...
The WCIDC has finalized a joint venture with RIDC to redevelop, operate & manage New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park, which has nearly 70 acres and more than 1.1 million SF of industrial space. Additional Info...
Roechling Industrial today bought the last lot in Tech Park I. The plastics manufacturer is upsizing its expansion plans and accelerating efforts to add new jobs at the E. Huntington facility. Additional Info...
Representatives of Al. Neyer and PennDOT joined the WCIDC today to celebrate the ribbon cutting for both Commerce Crossing at Westmoreland and Commerce Crossing Business Center. The park and building are at the newly modernized Madison exit of I-70. Additional Info...
What a beautiful day for a groundbreaking! This afternoon the WCIDC kicked off Phase II of development at Westmoreland Distribution Park North. This $6.3 million project will create three pad-ready sites. Additional Info...
An affiliate of Al. Neyer LLC today finalized the purchase of Lot 16 in Westmoreland Technology Park II for $887,400. The developer plans to build a 150,000-SF flex industrial building that could support more than 150 jobs when at full occupancy. Additional Info...
WCIDC today accepted a low-interest, $2.25 million load from Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority that is the final funding component for the second phase of development at Westmoreland Distribution Park North. Additional Info...
WCIDC is happy to welcome Latrobe Animal Clinic to Westmoreland Airpark. An LLC representing veterinarians Ben & Julie Helman bought 3.86 acres in the park this week. The couple will build a new facility that'll offer more services & patient capacity. Additional Info...
The WCIDC today approved a five-year lease for Scott Electric Company to use 50,000+ SF of space in Jeannette Industrial Park. Not only is the park now at full occupancy, 99 percent of the WCIDC’s ~565,000 SF of leasable space is now under contract. Additional Info...
County Commissioners took a significant step toward improving broadband internet access throughout the county today by hiring Michael Baker International to lead efforts to bring reliable internet service to unserved and underserved locations. Additional Info...
The WCIDC today approved a sales agreement with Roechling Industrial for the final available lot in Westmoreland Technology Park I. Roechling, which already has a presence in the park, plans two expansion phases. Additional Info...
The WCIDC Board of Directors today approved an option sales agreement with an affiliated entity of developer Al. Neyer for 14.76 acres at Westmoreland Technology Park II. The developer plans to build a 150,000 SF flex industrial/warehouse facility. Additional Info...
Capping a busy year for economic development in Westmoreland County, WAB Associates LLC has finalized the purchase of a 6.23-acre lot in Westmoreland Business & Research Park. It will build a 60,000 SF manufacturing facility. Additional Info...
At the end of day Friday, the WCIDC transferred ~26 acres at Commerce Crossing at Westmoreland to commercial real estate developer Al. Neyer, which will build a 250,000 SF Class A distribution center on Lot 3 of the Sewickley Township industrial park. Read on...
Wyatt Inc. will build a 120,000 SF new home for its millwork and exterior curtainwall manufacturing operation on Lot 18-R in the South Huntingdon industrial park. Additional Info...
The WCIDC is celebrating the transfer of 13.39 acres in Technology Park II to Al. Neyer, which next month will begin building a 150,000 SF speculative flex facility on the site. It's expected to employ 150+. Additional Info...
The WCIDC Board of Directors has approved a $2.36 million project to replace 4.24 miles of rail of the Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad as part of regular infrastructure upgrades that ensure the continued safety and reliability of the 33-mile railroad. Additional Info...
County Commissioners today approved a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program that will make it easier to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for certain property types for efficient equipment, renewable energy and water-conservation projects. Additional Info...
The WCIDC Board of Directors today approved an option sales agreement with an affiliated entity of developer Al. Neyer for 14.76 acres at Westmoreland Technology Park II. The developer plans to build a 150,000 SF flex industrial/warehouse facility. Additional Info...
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