RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) Division of International Trade announced today that Ceramic Technologies of Cedar Bluff was accepted into the June 2008 class of the Accessing International Markets (AIM) program. The year-long export development program helps Virginia companies pursue new business opportunities overseas. The June 2008 class will target countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) Division of International Trade announced today that Timber Truss Housing Systems of Salem was accepted into the June 2008 class of the Accessing International Markets (AIM) program. The year-long export development program helps Virginia companies pursue new business opportunities overseas. The June 2008 class will target countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Safco Products Company, a supplier of office products solutions, will invest $17 million to open a distribution facility in Isle of Wight County. The company, which will distribute organization- and comfort-enhancing products for the office and workplace environments, will create 40 jobs.
RICHMOND - A combined 17 companies from across the Commonwealth will graduate today from two state export programs, touting impressive results from their newly acquired tools to successfully export products and services overseas. The graduating companies will be recognized during a noon luncheon at the Richmond Omni Hotel.
RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that AmeriPumps, LLC, a manufacturer of portable water pumps used in the construction and mining industries, hurricane recovery and aboard ships and boats, will invest $4.6 million to move its headquarters and manufacturing facility from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the Town of Hillsville in Carroll County. The company, which will assemble, ship and service water pumps throughout North America and the Western Hemisphere, will create 125 jobs. Virginia successfully competed with Tennessee for the project.
RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Virginia continues to lead the nation as Forbes.com’s “Best State for Business.” It is the third consecutive year Virginia has been top ranked. The Commonwealth finished in the top 10 in four of the six categories examined in the review, which was published today.
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Roanoke company, Foot Levelers, Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy.
Multi-million dollar investment in manufacturing operation retains local jobs
RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Mohawk Industries, the leading global manufacturer of residential and commercial flooring products, will purchase new equipment and expand its manufacturing operation in Carroll County. Virginia successfully competed against Alabama for the project, which will retain existing jobs and enable Mohawk to continue supporting consumer demand for residential carpet.
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Pulaski company, NanoChemonics Holdings, LLC, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy.
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Rocky Mount company, MW Manufacturers Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy.