Atlantic Strategic Minerals, an emerging critical minerals producer headquartered in Petersburg, Va., will invest over $50 million to restore and reopen its existing Virginia-based mining and mineral processing operations.
FreezPak Logistics, LLC, a leading provider of full-service cold and dry storage services, is investing $77.5 million to construct a 245,000-square-foot cold storage facility in the City of Suffolk, creating 80 new jobs.
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, a global health care leader, will invest $168 million to expand its manufacturing operation near the Town of Elkton in Rockingham County. Over a period of time, Merck will upgrade plant infrastructure, add manufacturing-related facilities and equipment, and undertake a personnel training initiative to support the bioprocessing environment.
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) announced today that QubicaAMF Worldwide, the leading marketer and manufacturer of bowling and mini bowling products, has selected new partners in Chile and Peru to develop its bowling entertainment business in each market. QubicaAMF is a participant in VEDP’s marquee export promotion program, the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program, designed to accelerate the success of Virginia companies in international markets.
Tucker Door & Trim, a distributor and manufacturer of doors, windows, and specialty millwork to the construction industry, will invest $10 million to establish a new manufacturing and assembly operation in Henrico County.
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that specialty yarn producer Drake Extrusion, Inc., a subsidiary of International Fibres Group (IFG), will invest $6 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Henry County. The company is a leading manufacturer of colored staple and filament polypropylene fiber. The project will create 30 new jobs.
EPL America, LLC, a global specialty packaging manufacturer, is investing $37.4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Danville, creating 24 new jobs.