WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito issued the following press release:

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), made two stops across Wood County, W.Va. focused on economic development and education.

First, Senator Capito visited Northwest Pipe Company in Washington, W.Va., where she toured the manufacturing facility and received updates on operations. Northwest Pipe Company is the largest manufacturer of engineered welded steel water transmission pipe systems in North America, and manufactures pipe used across the United State and the world.

"It's great to visit with Northwest Pipe Company's leadership and staff to tour the facility and receive updates on operations. Northwest Pipe Company i...