Reichard, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness in Pennsylvania

March 13, 2026

WHAT:    House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Built in Pennsylvania: Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness” to examine how policymakers can ensure Pennsylvania’s regulatory environment, energy policies and infrastructure systems support — not hinder — the ability of employers to compete and grow from Pennsylvania.

WHO:    Testifiers will include Mike Reed, vice president and general manager – North America operations, Manitowoc Cranes – Shady Grove; Gustavo Casagrandi, general manager, Volvo Construction Equipment, and Mike Ross, president, Franklin County Area Development Corporation.

WHEN:    Tuesday, March 17, at 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:    Manitowoc, 1565 Buchanan Trail E., Shady Grove, PA 17256

LIVESTREAM:   Barring any technical difficulties, the hearing will be streamed online at policycommittee.com. 

Media contact:   Nancy Nilson, 717-260-6238, nnilson@pahousegop.com