The North American division of a Danish company that makes stone wool insulation from volcanic rock is awaiting state permits before building a $175 million plant south of Burbank.

A national egg producer continues to work toward opening its newest processing hub in Pasco and is looking for more farms to bring on board.

Manufacturing continues to be one of the fastest growing of the large industry sectors. 

“The support for the nuclear industry and the need for power has never been greater.”

Lamb Weston leaders are projecting guarded optimism as the french fry maker kicks off its 2026 fiscal year. 

The Port of Pasco wants to buy 320 acres of land adjacent to its Reimann Industrial Center to accommodate higher than anticipated demand for lots at the industrial park. 

Development of an in-demand industrial park north of Pasco is picking up speed with plans to begin the first phase for a rail track and a partnership with a new tenant to pursue joint loan and grant funding to expand the water system.

Several technologies developed at or in partnership with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland will receive part of $35 million in federal funding to move them to the marketplace. 

A veteran nuclear leader finds himself part of another watershed moment in the industry as the new site leader for Framatome’s nuclear fuel manufacturing facility, located not far from the Hanford site.