Breaking ground, making headlines

Company to increase production at manufacturing facility, create 25 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that McAirlaid’s, Inc., the U.S.

YakAttack, LLC to expand manufacturing facility FARMVILLE—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that YakAttack, LLC, a leading manufacturer of kayak fishing gear and rigging, will relocate and expand its production facility in Prince Edward County.

Company to create more than 90 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented IdentityTM for an increasingly digital world, will relocate its North American Identity & Security headquarters from Billerica, Massachusetts to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County.

Standard Calibrations, Inc. to invest $9.6 million to construct new corporate headquarters RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Standard Calibrations, Inc.

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.

1901 Group to invest $4 million to expand Enterprise IT Operations Center and corporate footprint RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that 1901 Group, a trusted provider of IT services for the public and private sectors, will invest $4 million to expand its Enterprise IT Operations Center headquartered in Montgomery County and its corporate offices in Fairfax County.

Unprecedented state, local, and regional partnership lands project to result in at least 25,000 high-paying jobs ARLINGTON—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Amazon, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

M S International, Inc. to invest $4.65 million to establish distribution center and showroom RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that M S International, Inc.

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.

Two Six Labs to invest $3.4 million to expand headquarters RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Two Six Labs, LLC, a cybersecurity and IT company that develops applications for problem solving in the field, will invest $3.4 million to relocate to a new office and expand its corporate headquarters in Arlington County.

North Tazewell-based company recognized for excellence in international business RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that PBE Group of North Tazewell, Virginia is the recipient of the 2018 Commonwealth of Virginia Governor’s Award for Excellence in International Trade.

BGF Industries, Inc. to invest $7 million to relocate U.S. corporate headquarters and R&D facility RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that BGF Industries, Inc., a leading U.S.

Empire Bakery Commissary to invest $10.4 million to expand production in Town of Rocky Mount ROCKY MOUNT—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Empire Bakery Commissary, LLC, a commercial producer of ready-made cakes, cookies, and single-serve desserts, will invest $10.4 million to expand its facility in the Town of Rocky Mount in Franklin County.