RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Virtus Marketing, a call center that located a start-up operation in the City of Norton in early 2004, will invest $100,000 to expand its operations. The expansion will create 35 new jobs.

“When it comes down to it, Virginia’s strong work ethic is our best selling point,” said Governor Warner. “Virtus Marketing’s need to expand after only one year in business is a great success story built on the solid performance of its workers. I am proud the company has again chosen Virginia.”

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Lindstrand USA, Inc., a manufacturer of inflatable structures such as flood barriers, portable bridges and aircraft hangars, will invest $2.5 million to open its first U.S. aeronautical fabric engineering and manufacturing facility in South Boston. The project will create 50 new jobs in the region. Virginia successfully competed with California, Kentucky and Texas for the project.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that BondCote Corporation, a manufacturer of coated and laminated industrial fabrics, will invest $2.7 million to expand production in the Town of Pulaski. The company will add 27 new jobs to its current payroll of more than 150 employees. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia for the project.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner tonight announced that Texturing Services Inc., a manufacturer of custom specialty yarns, is investing $14 million to relocate its operations to Henry County from Reidsville, N.C. The manufacturing facility will move into the Bassett Walker Building and plans to employ 200 people in the next 30 months. The Governor made the announcement during his annual State of the Commonwealth address.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that FreightCar America, Inc. will lease a portion of Norfolk Southern’s East End shops in the City of Roanoke to manufacture railroad freight cars. By way of a $5.5 million investment, the project will create 400 new jobs in the next 30 months that include mechanical assemblers, welders and painters. Virginia successfully competed with Illinois and Indiana for the project.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner tonight announced that Ten Oaks, LLC, a new hardwood products manufacturer, is investing more than $6 million to open in Patrick County. The project will create 150 new jobs in Southwest Virginia. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the project. The Governor made the announcement during his annual State of the Commonwealth speech.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that BT Conferencing Inc., a worldwide provider of audio, web and video conferencing, has invested $1 million to locate a new customer support facility in the City of Chesapeake. The project will create 150 new jobs. The Chesapeake facility is slated to open in early March.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner announced today that Arkay Packaging Corporation, which has operated in Botetourt County since 1995, will invest $11 million to expand its EastPark Commerce Center facility. The expansion will create 75 jobs, ranging from pressmen to operator feeders. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina and New York for the project. 

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Southern Textile Service, Inc. and RD Group/2 LLC are investing $8 million to locate a linen processing facility in Mecklenburg County. Southern Textile Service, Inc. is a newly formed company associated with Virginia Linen Service, Inc., a 71-year-old linen and uniform rental service company. The new company will hire 55 new employees for the new 50,000-square-foot facility, which will be built in the Interstate Industrial Park in South Hill.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Snack Alliance, Inc., a national snack food manufacturer, has purchased the Wise Snack Food plant in Bristol and plans to expand its production operations through a total investment of $9.8 million. The project will bring 95 new jobs to the Southwest region and save 85 existing jobs at the plant. Virginia competed successfully with South Carolina for the project. The company will begin production at the Bristol facility in December.