Congresswoman Kathy Hochul Pushes Manufacturing Jobs Plan

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Today, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul attended the facility expansion of the Pyrotek manufacturing plant in Sanborn, where she reiterated the need to create a national manufacturing strategy, which will create jobs for hard-working Americans.

"We need to get our people back to work, and this new facility will do just that," said Congresswoman Hochul. "More than three dozen new employees have been hired already -- that's three dozen people who don't have to rely on unemployment…three dozen families who will have food on the table…and three dozen Americans who have the confidence and knowledge that they are putting in a hard day's work."

Pyrotek was able to complete construction of a 93,000 square foot expansion of their Sanborn plant on an expedited timetable, due in part to an $11 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy. The award was matched dollar-for-dollar from Pyrotek.

Hochul added, "Today's opening is great news for not only the technology industry, but for Western New York's economy as well. "The future of electric cars is happening right here, right now, in Sanborn; and Pyrotek is leading the way -- making these products in America."

Representative Hochul strongly supports Congress's "Make It In America" initiative, which aims to once again make products in America and sell them to the world -- thus creating good American jobs as a result.

Last week, Congresswoman Hochul held two events focused on boosting Western New York's economy and creating jobs locally. First, Hochul helped announce a $40 million federal contract to Calspan Corporation, to help the company establish a nationwide effort to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries and deaths on highways. That contract not only went towards protecting American commuters, but also reinvesting in Western New York's local economy.

Additionally, last week, Hochul met with industrialist Jack Davis at I Squared R Element, and discussed the need to focus on American jobs and stop supporting companies and policies that ship jobs overseas.

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