The “E Star” Award, the nation’s top export honor, is presented to companies and organizations that have made significant contributions over the past four years to expand U.S. business in international markets.

ESS Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of the Pacteon Group that specializes in complete packaging line design and equipment manufacturing, will invest $1.6 million to increase capacity and expand in Montgomery County, creatin

Topsoe, a Danish manufacturer and global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, plans to invest more than $400 million to build a factory in Chesterfield County, creating 150 new jobs.

JDSAT, Inc., a veteran-owned application development and data sciences firm, is investing $630,000 to expand its operations in Fairfax County, creating 60 new jobs.

L3Harris Technologies will invest over $40 million to expand its operations in Orange County, creating 80 new jobs over three years.

EPL America, LLC, a global specialty packaging manufacturer, will invest $37.4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Danville, creating 24 new jobs.

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.

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.

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.

Modine, a diversified global leader in innovative thermal management solutions, will invest $18.1 million to expand its Rockbridge County operation and create 211 new jobs.