Mühlbauer Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Germany-based Mühlbauer Group and the world’s top producer of automated machinery designed to implement intelligent solutions, will expand its operation in the City of Newport News.

Birdsong Peanuts, a cornerstone company of Virginia’s peanut industry for more than 100 years, will invest $25.1 million into its peanut shelling facility in the City of Suffolk.

Virongy Biosciences Inc., a developer of viral diagnostic technologies, anti-viral drugs, and therapeutic viral vectors, will expand in Prince William County.

Kingspan Insulation LLC, a division of the Kingspan Group, the global leader in advanced insulation and innovative building solutions, will invest $27 million to expand its operation in Frederick County.

Bode Technology, a Fairfax-based leading provider of forensic services, will expand its DNA testing services lab in Fairfax County to support increased customer demand.

Embody, Inc., a Norfolk-based medical device company developing novel collagen-based technologies for soft tissue repair, will expand its HQ at Innovation Research Park at Old Dominion University in the City of Norfolk.

Certified Origins, an Italy-based company focused on providing fresh and authentic extra virgin olive oil, will invest $25 million to establish its first U.S. production facility in Newport News to meet increased demand.

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd., a provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance services, will establish the U.S. headquarters of its wholly owned subsidiary Hamilton Select Insurance Inc. in Henrico County.

Perdue AgriBusiness, a leading U.S. agriculture products and services company, will invest $59.1 million to expand its operation in the City of Chesapeake. The company will modernize facilities and increase production.

The Board of Directors of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced that it has unanimously selected Jason El Koubi as VEDP President and CEO following a three-month nationwide search.