Expansion will create 50 new jobs in Southwest Virginia

Richmond - Governor Jim Gilmore today announced that Data Services America, Inc. will expand its operations in Virginia by locating a facility in Buchanan County. The company will hire 50 employees by Fall 2000. Data Services America has operated a service center in Mecklenburg County since 1997. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the investment. 

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Ireland-based Anord Control Systems Ltd., a leading provider of critical power infrastructure to the global data center industry, will invest $950,000 to establish its first U.S. operation, Anord Critical Power Inc., in Henrico County.

Sprint to employ 500 in expanding call center operation

Anord Mardix (USA), Inc. to establish second manufacturing facility 

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Microsoft Corp. will invest $150 million to expand their generation data center (Gen4) site in Mecklenburg County. The company will build an additional facility and add 21 MW of electric power capacity to the site. The project will create 10 new jobs. Microsoft’s original project in 2010 involved an investment of up to $499 million and 50 new jobs.

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Munters Corporation, a manufacturer of energy recovery systems, dehumidification systems and custom air handling equipment, will invest $2.5 million to expand and upgrade equipment at its manufacturing operation in Buena Vista. Virginia successfully competed against several other states for the project, which will create 100 new jobs.

CEL Critical Power, a global provider of critical power solutions, will invest $5.225 million to establish the company’s first American manufacturing facility in James City County, creating 260 new jobs.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Clifton Forge will be the site of a new statewide customer service and data center for the Smart Tag/E-ZPass electronic toll system. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) signed a $45 million contract with TransCore to design and operate the center. TransCore, a provider of technology-based services and products that enable customers to efficiently manage ground transportation systems, assets, and transactions, will invest $1.4 million to open the facility.

AI requires powerful cloud systems, and data centers power these innovations. Virginia’s strong data center infrastructure is a draw, but companies are also focused on ensuring a robust local workforce to staff the facilities. 

AutoZone, Inc., the nation’s leading auto parts retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, will invest $185.2 million to establish a new warehouse and distribution center in New Kent County.