The center provides businesses with the guidance and resources to scan the large pool of the government's scientific research projects. The Robert C. Byrd Hardwood Technology Center in Princeton is a premier technological training center serving as a world-class focal point for recruitment and modernization of the secondary wood processing industry. In addition to rocket motor research, development and production, ABL works in other fields including hazard analysis and risk control, gun propellant and automotive testing. American Cyanamid American Cyanamid, located in Willow Island, is an international, research-based biotechnological and chemical company. Some research is conducted in catalyst and urethanes.
All research is chemical.
The interstate network of the future is a sophisticated, intelligent communications network with West Virginia leading the way. Verizon Communications can meet the voice, data and video telecommunications needs of business customers with a wide variety of services. GE Plastics GE Plastics, located in Washington, is a plastics manufacturing company with plants and research facilities located worldwide. At this site, the principal emphasis is on ABS plastics and technical activities associated with manufacturing. Today, that facility has tripled in size to 165,000 square feet and is only one of several aviation industry companies that call MAAC home.