RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Grucci, one of the largest fireworks entertainment companies and pyrotechnic manufacturing firms in the world, plans to expand its existing manufacturing and distribution facility in the City of Radford. Through a $100,000 investment, the company will create 53 new jobs at its existing facility in the Radford Arsenal. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the Grucci family’s initial expansion.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Virginia-based Augusta Lumber Company will locate a new facility in King William County. Through a $5 million investment in facilities and inventory, the company will create 65 new jobs. Augusta Lumber is headquartered in Waynesboro, Virginia and currently operates four sawmills and a hardwood flooring plant in Virginia, employing 325 people across the state. Virginia successfully competed with Kentucky and West Virginia for the investment.
NEW YORK, NY - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD), a leading provider of travel and residential real estate services, will relocate its Car Rental Group’s Shared Services Center to the City of Virginia Beach, creating 187 new jobs for Virginians. Governor Warner met with Cendant officials at the company’s corporate headquarters during his economic development marketing mission to New York City this week.
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) has received a 25-year award from Hannover Fairs USA. The Commonwealth has maintained a marketing presence at either the Hannover Fair or CeBIT for the past 25 years. Both trade shows allow Virginia to promote itself as a business location to international companies. Virginia companies also attend the shows with the VEDP to promote the export of Virginia products and services.
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Carbone Kirkwood LLC will expand its existing operations in Prince Edward County. Through a $2.7 million investment, the company will create 65 new jobs at its facility on Industrial Park Road. Virginia successfully competed with Ohio and Mexico for the expansion. Governor Warner and Jim McCrone, President of Carbone Kirkwood LLC, made the announcement at an event this afternoon.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) will expand its existing operations in Pittsylvania County. Through an investment of more than $5 million over the next 30 months, IPG will construct a new 200,000-square-foot facility in the Ringgold West Industrial Park and create 50 new jobs. Virginia successfully competed with other IPG locations for this expansion.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Ford Motor Company will build a regional parts distribution center in Frederick County’s Coca-Cola Industrial Center. Through a $13.3 million investment in land, building and equipment, the company will create 95 new jobs. Construction on the initial 250,000-square-foot facility will begin in May 2003 and is scheduled for completion in November 2003. Virginia successfully competed with Maryland for the project.
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Carbone Kirkwood LLC will expand its existing operations in Prince Edward County. Through a $2.7 million investment, the company will create 65 new jobs at its facility on Industrial Park Road. Virginia successfully competed with Ohio and Mexico for the expansion. Governor Warner and Jim McCrone, President of Carbone Kirkwood LLC, made the announcement at an event this afternoon.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Unisys Corporation will commence an expansion in Fairfax County to consolidate Unisys Global Public Sector’s division headquarters. The expansion will accommodate up to 900 new jobs at the new Unisys facility in Fairfax County over the next three years. These jobs include approximately 150 Unisys employees who will relocate from office space presently in Washington, D.C.
Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion