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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.

Investment aimed at improving productivity and increasing employee training COVINGTON—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, will invest $248.4 million in its manufacturing operations in the City of Covington and Alleghany County over a five-year period.

Monogram Foods to invest $30 million in fourth manufacturing operation expansion MARTINSVILLE—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Monogram Food Solutions, LLC, a Memphis-based manufacturer of value-added meats, will invest $30 million to expand its manufacturing operation, Monogram Snacks, in Henry County.

Proposed expansion represents $3 billion in capital investment and 1,100 jobs MANASSAS—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) will invest $3 billion to increase memory production at its operation in the City of Manassas, creating 1,100 new jobs by 2030.

WillowTree, Inc. to invest $12.3 million, expand headquarters CHARLOTTESVILLE—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that WillowTree, Inc., a mobile applications developer, will invest $12.3 million to relocate and expand its headquarters in Albemarle County.

Ocean Network Express will invest $2.5 million to expand its North American Regional Headquarters office RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Ocean Network Express, a global transport company, will invest $2.5 million to expand its North American Regional Headquarters office to accommodate additional personnel as its customer base increases.

MAG Aerospace to invest $5.5 million to relocate and expand corporate headquarters RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that MAG Aerospace, the leading independent provider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) services, will invest $5.5 million to relocate and expand its corporate headquarters in Fairfax County.

AFL to invest $1.3 million in manufacturing operation RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that AFL, an industry leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable, connectivity, and accessories, will invest $1.3 million to purchase new machinery and add additional lines at its manufacturing operation in the Bristol-Washington County Industrial Park in Washington County.

Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America to update machinery at manufacturing operation RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA) will make a multi-million dollar investment in new machinery at its manufacturing operation in Augusta County.