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September 01, 2022 - Allentown, PA

Gov. Wolf Highlights $2.5 Million Investment in Allentown Innovation Hub Bringing New, Good-Paying Jobs to Region

Governor Tom Wolf today joined Evonik, an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of their new Allentown Innovation Hub. There, he highlighted his $2.5 million investment that will create 50 high-value jobs and build on Pennsylvania's strength as a center for advanced manufacturing.

"This exciting, state-of-the-art space will support Evonik's global growth and bring new, good-paying jobs to the Allentown region," said Gov. Wolf. "When I took office in 2015, I promised to support and create jobs that pay - this $2.5 million investment is one project out of more than 420 to create and retain more than 191,000 jobs, it's a promise fulfilled."

Evonik selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project.

Speakers Include:
Tracey Mole, VP. Innovation Center, Evonik
Ute Wolf, CFO, Evonik
Governor Wolf
Bonnie Tully, President North America Region Evonik
Rep Susan Wild
Ralph Marquardt, Chief Innovation Officer, Evonik



From left; Rep. Susan Wild; Ralph Marquardt, chief innovation officer of Evonik; Ute Wolf, CFO of Evonik; Gov. Tom Wolf; and Bonnie Tully, president of North America Region Evonik, cut a ribbon celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_001.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_002.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Ute Wolf, CFO of Evonik, speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_003.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Gov. Tom Wolf during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_004.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left; Rep. Susan Wild; Ralph Marquardt, chief innovation officer of Evonik; Ute Wolf, CFO of Evonik; Gov. Tom Wolf; and Bonnie Tully, president of North America Region Evonik, cut a ribbon celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_005.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Ute Wolf, CFO of Evonik, speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_006.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_007.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left; Rep. Susan Wild; Ralph Marquardt, chief innovation officer of Evonik; Ute Wolf, CFO of Evonik; Gov. Tom Wolf; and Bonnie Tully, president of North America Region Evonik, cut a ribbon celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_008.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tracey Mole, vice president of Evonik Innovation Center, speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_009.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Gov. Tom Wolf smiles with Ute Wolf, CFO of Evonik, during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_010.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rep. Susan Wild speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_011.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Bonnie Tully, president of North America Region Evonik, speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_012.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> From left; Rep. Susan Wild; Ralph Marquardt, chief innovation officer of Evonik; Ute Wolf, CFO of Evonik; Gov. Tom Wolf; and Bonnie Tully, president of North America Region Evonik, cut a ribbon celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_013.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tracey Mole, vice president of Evonik Innovation Center, speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_014.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rep. Susan Wild speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_015.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_016.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Gov. Tom Wolf during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_017.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_018.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_019.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Bonnie Tully, president of North America Region Evonik, speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_020.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rep. Susan Wild speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_021.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Ralph Marquardt, chief innovation officer of Evonik, speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_022.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Ralph Marquardt, chief innovation officer of Evonik, speaks during a press conference for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Evoniks new Allentown Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Evonik is an international leader in specialty chemicals manufacturing, and selected its current location in Trexlertown for expansion rather than relocating the operation to a company location in another state. Evonik purchased its leased manufacturing facility to construct a new business and technology center. The center includes more than 60 specialized laboratories for new product development and testing. Evonik has invested more than $50 million into the project. Evonik received a $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant, coordinated by the Governors Action Team (GAT). With support from this investment, Evonik will create more than 50 new jobs and retain 277 existing jobs at the project site and across Pennsylvania.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22147_GOV_Evonik_NK_023.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>



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