SVT Robotics, a Norfolk-based software company that accelerates the deployment of industrial robotics, will expand its operation in the City of Norfolk.

Governor Ralph Northam announced that eight companies across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

Red River Foods, Inc., a U.S. supplier of premium specialty snacks headquartered in Richmond, will establish a warehouse and processing facility for tree nuts, seeds, and dried fruits in Henrico County.

SimpliSafe, a leading producer of self-installed home security systems, will expand operations in Henrico County. The company will establish a new customer security monitoring service center.

Xaloy, a leading manufacturer of plastic processing components for injection and extrusion machinery, will move its barrel manufacturing operation from Ohio back to Virginia and reopen its former facility in Pulaski County.

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of 12 companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program.

MI Technical Solutions, Inc. (MITS), a small business government contractor providing information technology services for military vessels, will expand its facility in the City of Chesapeake.

Governor Ralph Northam announced that approximately $1.5 million in Site Remediation Grants from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund (VBAF) will be awarded to six localities.

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, a leading manufacturer of pet care products, will invest $182 million to expand its manufacturing operation in King William County to support growing consumer demand.

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Kristi Corporation, a global supplier of industrial raw material for aluminum and steel metallurgical industries, will invest $1.1 million to establish a log load and fumigation facility at 1326 Portsmouth Boulevard in the City of Suffolk. The company plans to source 100 percent of its exports from Virginia loggers. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina and Pennsylvania for the project, which will create 10 new jobs.