Marki Huston, Chief Executive Officer of Viega North America, Receives Regional Economic Development Champion Award from Team NEO

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BROOMFIELD, CO, May 15, 2026

Significant Honor Recognizes Viega’s $178 Million Investment in Mantua, Ohio; Creating Nearly 70 Jobs and Shaping the Future of the Industry with New LEED® Gold Manufacturing and Training Facility

Marki Huston, Chief Executive Officer of Viega North America – a global leader in industrial, commercial and residential piping systems – was named a Regional Economic Development Champion for Viega’s work in bolstering economic development in Northeast Ohio. The award was presented by Team NEO, along with JobsOhio, at the NEO Rising 2026 event on May 14, 2026.

The event celebrated achievements in advancing business growth and opportunities across a 14-county region in Northeast Ohio. Huston was specifically recognized for her leadership in advancing Viega’s $178 million, 244,000-square-foot manufacturing and training facility in Mantua, OH – supporting nearly 70 jobs and advancing the future of the industry.

“For Viega, investing in the U.S. — and specifically in Northeast Ohio — was about expanding our manufacturing and distribution capabilities to better support customers and partners, while creating new opportunities for regional collaboration,” said Huston.  “This region has a strong manufacturing heritage, exceptional people and partners who believe in building for the future. Viega is grateful to be a part of that history, and we look forward to continuing to invest, grow and succeed together.”

Under Huston’s leadership, Viega prioritized sustainable manufacturing in the development of the carbon-neutral facility engineered from the ground up that has already achieved LEED® Gold certification.

Beyond the award recognition, Huston also participated in a fireside chat at the event, focused on Foreign Direct Investment and the growing importance of international business in driving regional economic success. The discussion examined how global market access, supply chain integration and innovation are shaping the future of economic growth — and why Northeast Ohio is uniquely positioned to compete.

For more information about Viega North America, visit viega.us.

Marki Huston, CEO of Viega, receiving the Regional Economic Development Champion Award from Team NEO

Marki Huston Receives Regional Economic Development Champion Award from Team NEO

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Viega North America is a subsidiary of The Viega Group, which has more than 125 years of experience in building technology. Viega is the global leader in press connection and piping system solutions, serving industrial, commercial and residential markets across a wide range of applications, including data centers, multifamily housing, healthcare, education, utilities, food and beverage, advanced manufacturing, chemical processing and pulp and paper facilities. With ten locations worldwide, Viega employs more than 5,500 people and manufactures more than 17,000 products and systems, including PureFlow®, ProPress®, MegaPress® and MegaPressG®. In North America, Viega operates Seminar Centers in Colorado and Ohio, as well as the Viega Experience Center in New York City, providing continued education through in-person and online training opportunities. Through programs like the Viega Trades Education Network (VTEN), Viega is also helping train and support the next generation of plumbing and HVAC professionals across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit viega.us.

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