BUILDING A BETTER BARREL - Jobs For Calhoun People, Small Cities Block Grant Pursued |
(05/24/2001) |
By Bob Weaver "There are 40 million barrels made a year, and the basic design hasn't changed for 100 years," according to inventor and businessman Steve Palisin of Cleveland. Palisin has re-invented the barrel, obtaining eight U. S. patents for a highly durable, space-saving and labor reducing container.
![]() Inventor and businessman Steve Palisin
![]() The better barrel The Stackable Drum Company would like to come to Calhoun, initially creating 25-50 production jobs. The company has been offered, at no cost, the former B. F. Goodrich property near Grantsville. Palisin said he would like to place "deep roots" in Calhoun County, noting the Goodrich complex had sufficient room for barrel production. The Calhoun Commission will be meeting in a special session to apply for a Small Cities Block Grant to help finance start-up costs with the assistance of Fred Rader of the MOVRC, who attended the meeting. Jim Mosby of the West Virginia State Economic Development Office presented financial options offered by his agency and said they have "A willingness to work on the project."
![]() James Mosby, WV Economic Development Office The 55-gallon steel "Cyclepac" drum is a space-saver. Thirty-four empty drums can be stacked in the same space as eight conventional barrels. The cost to produce them is highly competitive, according to Palisin. The Calhoun Commission will be attempting to obtain additional grant money for the company to locate here.
![]() Group meets to bring jobs to county
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