Breaking ground, making headlines

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.

InterChange Cold Storage, LLC to build major new cold storage and blast freezing facility RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that InterChange Cold Storage, LLC will create 88 new jobs and invest $41.6 million in Rockingham County to build a 250,0000-square-foot, state-of-the-art cold storage and blast freezing facility.

averhealth to expand headquarters RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that averhealth, a health care company with nationwide substance use disorder treatment centers, will invest $325,000 to expand its headquarters in Henrico County.

NIBCO to invest $14 million to expand metal manufacturing operation, retrain employees on new equipment RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that NIBCO INC., a manufacturer of wrot copper fittings for the flow control industry, will invest $14 million to expand its operation in Augusta County.

Press Glass to invest $43.55 million to establish first Virginia manufacturing operation RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Press Glass, the largest independent flat glass processing operation in Europe, will invest $43.55 million to establish a 280,000-square-foot manufacturing operation in Henry County.

Aurora Flight Sciences to invest over $13.75 million to expand headquarters in Virginia RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced today that Aurora Flight Sciences, a pioneer in unmanned aircraft and autonomous flight, will invest more than $13.75 million to expand its operation in the City of Manassas.

Cascades Inc. intends to establish a lightweight recycled containerboard mill, creating 140 new jobs Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Cascades Inc.

Company to invest total of $35 million and create 160 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Speyside Bourbon Cooperage, Inc. will invest $26 million to establish a bourbon barrel cooperage in Smyth County and $9 million in a new stave mill facility in Washington County.

Company to invest $750,000, retrain seven employees RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Blue Ridge Optics, an industry leader in the fabrication, polishing, and coating of optical components, will invest $750,000 to develop a new product line in the Town of Bedford in Bedford County.

Excivity to expand software operation RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Excivity, a developer of custom software and hardware technologies, will invest approximately $392,000 to expand its operation in Fairfax County.

Trade Partners provide resources to Virginia companies to support international business RICHMOND, VA —The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) International Trade Division today announced a partnership with 25 private sector providers that will offer services to Virginia companies.