Essel Propack to invest $31.2 million to expand manufacturing facility

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Essel Propack, a global specialty packaging company serving the consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors, will invest $31.2 million to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Danville. Virginia successfully competed with Brazil and Argentina for this project, which will create 45 new jobs.

1901 Group to invest $4 million to expand Enterprise IT Operations Center and corporate footprint

Unprecedented state, local, and regional partnership lands project to result in at least 25,000 high-paying jobs

Premier Tech to invest $1.89 million to expand production facility

KING AND QUEEN COUNTY—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Premier Tech, a global leader in the horticulture and agriculture sector, will invest $1.89 million to expand its peat moss and pine bark mixing and distribution facility in King and Queen County. The investment will enable the company to increase its production capacity and introduce new products to the East Coast market. Virginia successfully competed with Minnesota for this project, which will create 20 new jobs.

Carry-On Trailer, Inc. to expand manufacturing operation

MONTROSS—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Carry-On Trailer, Inc., a leading manufacturer of steel and utility trailers, will invest $1.6 million to expand its facility in Westmoreland County. Virginia successfully competed against Georgia and Pennsylvania for this investment opportunity, which will create 42 new jobs and allow Carry-On Trailer to meet growing market demand for its products.

Continental to invest $10.3 million to expand production facility

WINCHESTER—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that technology company Continental, one of the leading manufacturers of automotive, fashion, and industrial interior textiles, will invest $10.3 million to expand its O’Sullivan Films production facility in the City of Winchester. Virginia successfully competed against Mexico for the project, which will create 61 new jobs.

Rising Tides Solutions, LLC expands corporate headquarters

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Rising Tides Solutions, LLC (RTS Labs), a custom software development company, has made a significant investment to expand its headquarters in Henrico County. The company relocated to its new, 11,000-square-foot office space in September, and an ongoing personnel expansion will create 90 new jobs over the next several years.

Harlow Group to invest $8 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing plant

M S International, Inc. to invest $4.65 million to establish distribution center and showroom

KPMG LLP to invest more than $30 million to expand in Tysons Corner

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that KPMG LLP, a U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, will invest more than $30 million to expand its operations in Fairfax County. Virginia successfully competed against Washington, D.C. for this project, which will create more than 500 new jobs.