* CONTACT :Carl Irwin, Industries of the Future, 304-293-7318, ext. 5403*

* WHO :* Representatives of West Virginia industries, including aluminum, steel, metal casting, glass, chemical and wood

• WHAT :* Industries of the Future-West Virginia Day at the Legislature

* WHEN :* Friday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

* WHERE :* Capitol, upper level

* DETAILS :* Participants will include representatives of Century Aluminum, Steel Advisory Commission, Glassworks, Marble King, Chemical Alliance Zone, Forestry Association, HK Casting, VENCO , Matthews International, Kelly Foundry, Sturm, West Virginia Technology Association, Fontaine Engineering and TransAmerican Automation. They will exhibit samples of their products.

These companies are a vital part of the manufacturing and technology base upon which West Virginia must build its industrial future. The goal of Industries of the Future-West Virginia is to help them evolve into energy-efficient, productive and competitive manufacturers.

Industries of the Future-West Virginia is a state version of a national program developed through the U.S. Department of Energy. The state program is a partnership involving WVU , the DOE s Office of Industrial Technologies, the West Virginia Development Office and state industry groups.