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.
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.
Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion
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 Carry-On Trailer Corporation, a manufacturer of utility trailers, will create 75 new jobs through a $2.5 million investment in Westmoreland County. The company’s investment will allow it to build an 85,000-square-foot facility in the Westmoreland Industrial Park. The expansion will save an additional 65 existing Virginia jobs as Carry-On Trailer transitions its operations from its current manufacturing facility in Northumberland County.
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership today announced that nine companies have been selected to participate in the VALET (Virginia Leaders in Export Trade) 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. VALET provides capital, expert guidance and concrete solutions for businesses committed to expanding into international markets.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Virginia-based Chesapeake Hardwood Products, Inc. will invest $4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Chesapeake. The investment will create 50 new jobs in Chesapeake’s South Norfolk Enterprise Zone. Virginia competed with Vermont for this manufacturing operation, which is currently operating at the company’s Hancock, Vermont facility.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that AFG Industries, one of the largest glass manufacturers in North America, will locate a new glass coating operation in Washington County, creating 80 new jobs. Through a $30 million investment, the company will build a 150,000-square-foot facility in the Oak Park Center for Business and Industry located in Abingdon. Virginia successfully competed with Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee for the project.
VIRGINIA BEACH - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that STIHL Inc. will expand its operations in Virginia Beach. Through an investment of $60.8 million, the company will create 200 new jobs. STIHL’s investment includes the construction of a 228,000-square foot addition to its U.S. headquarters in the Oceana West Corporate Park. Virginia successfully competed with Brazil, China, and Germany for the project. Governor Warner made the announcement at an event this morning at the company’s headquarters.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Virginia-based Gray Hawk Systems, Inc. will invest $8.7 million to expand its operations across the Commonwealth. Over the next three years, the company plans to create more than 200 new jobs at its Alexandria headquarters and Virginia offices in Arlington, Prince William County, King George County, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. Virginia successfully competed with California, Florida, and Texas for the expansion.