VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Malach USA will add a Powder Coating operation to their plant in Valley City.

Jennifer Feist, Director of Economic Development for Valley City and Barnes County made the announcement during a city commission meeting.

Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light. The company also specializes in custom sheet metal fabrication, machine and tool and die building.

The Winnipeg based company employs around 40 people at their plant in Valley City. The full interview with Jennifer Feist is below.