years now, was a company called Eurocopter.They’re now called Airbus, and they’re a primary supplier of helicopters to the military, particularly the Army and the Coast Guard,” says Chief Administrative Officer Randy Jones. Additionally, Navistar Defense, which refurbishes military vehicles and manufactures 18-wheeler trailers, has demonstrated an immense longterm commitment by purchasing a once-vacant manufacturing facility in West Point. “Navistar Defense came here after we went through a major industry and job loss due to a large boiler manufacturing facility relocated to Mexico. But just Plum Creek Environmental, which has grown significantly from 10 to 15 employees to upwards of 60 to 100 in just four to five years, contribute to the robust employment landscape. Royal Trucking, a large nationwide trucking facility operating around 200 over-the-road vehicles, is also headquartered in West Point. A unique local success story is Mossy Oak, a major player in camouflage hunting apparel, which originated in West Point and has grown into a worldrenowned brand now diversified into real estate. “One of our largest employers, it’s been nearly 20 8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07
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