Tempur-Pedic to invest $14 million in new manufacturing facility in Duffield
Duffield - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Tempur-Pedic, Inc. will locate a new manufacturing facility in Scott County's Duffield Industrial Park. The company expects to create 265 new jobs through a $14 million investment.
New facility will create 300 new jobs in Washington County, save 900 jobs in Smyth County
$30 million facility to result in 1,200 new jobs for Fredericksburg area
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced Capital One's decision to locate a new customer service center in Spotsylvania County. The new $30 million facility, accommodating up to 1,200 new jobs, will be supported by Capital One's long-term tenancy. Virginia successfully competed with Texas, Florida and Washington for the investment.
Contract with Mapra Eletronica resulted from trade mission to South America
Food distributor to create 150 net new jobs for Virginians
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that AmeriServe Food Distribution Inc., one of the nation's largest foodservice distributors, will more than double the size of its Prince William County facility. As a result of a consolidation, AmeriServe will hire more than 250 new employees, resulting in a net gain of 150 new jobs in Virginia.
Company's investment in distribution center largest in county's history
Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Perdue Farms, Inc. will locate a $25 million packaging, quality control, labeling and distribution center in Prince George County. The facility will be operated by the Pro Source Group, a manufacturing and logistics company based in Chicago. Pro Source plans to hire 175 employees at the Perdue plant, making the center one of the five largest employers in the area.
Manufacturer will create 65 new jobs, invest $3.5 million in Southwest Virginia
Division of International Trade More Accessible to Exporting Companies
Kraft Foods' Winchester facility to manufacture new product; recent expansion to create 200 new job
Richmond - Nine Virginia companies participated in the Paris Air Show in June in Lebourget, Paris, France. Various firms made quality connections at the show while promoting international business for the Commonwealth. Participating firms included:
Aerospace Corporation, Arlington: Provides support in all fields of research, development, engineering, acquisitions, operations and program management for space-related programs.