U.S. Rep.Mike Kelly (PA District 3) recently toured Solar Atmospheres of Western PA. The congressman, a supporter of small businesses, could observe and hear firsthand how tax reform has influenced Solar’s future. Kelly was pleased to hear how the tax reform bills that he supported have spurred private investment and job creation within the Hermitage, Pennsylvania, facility.
While touring the 80,000ft2 plant, Kelly observed operation of the 48ft-long vacuum furnace, the world’s largest. In addition, the congressman saw an array of defense, aerospace, and medical components being thermally processed in smaller vacuum furnaces.
The congressman stated, “I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Solar Atmospheres in Hermitage last week. It is truly a world-class facility that I'm proud to represent right here in the Shenango Valley. It was fascinating to learn more about what they are producing, and just as importantly, how they are producing it. I was particularly glad to speak with Solar’s dedicated professionals about the specific policies I can support to help them thrive in our community, including tax reform and the revival of the Export Import Bank.”