AFL to invest $1.3 million in manufacturing operation

MAG Aerospace to invest $5.5 million to relocate and expand corporate headquarters

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. The project will create 129 new jobs.

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. The company will renovate and lease 50,000 square feet in the former Woolen Mills factory. Virginia successfully competed against North Carolina for the project, which will create 200 new jobs.

Proposed expansion represents $3 billion in capital investment and 1,100 jobs

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. The company will expand its product lines to accommodate new and expanding contracts. Virginia successfully competed against six other states for the project, which will create 300 new jobs.

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. These investments will be used to purchase new equipment designed to improve productivity at the paper mill and extruding facility, as well as to increase employee training.

PULASKI - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Grupo Phoenix, a manufacturer of rigid packaging containers for the global food and beverage industry, will invest $48.7 million to expand its subsidiary manufacturing operation, Phoenix Packaging Operations, LLC, in Pulaski County. Virginia successfully competed against Arizona and Mexico for the project, which will create 145 new jobs. Governor McAuliffe and other Virginia officials met with the Grupo Phoenix leadership during an August 2016 trade and marketing mission to Colombia.

Top business process services (BPS) companies choose Virginia for its top talent, nationally recognized business climate, strategic location, and world-class infrastructure. BPS is a well-established, expanding sector; over the past decade, more than 28,000 jobs and $500 million in investment were announced in conjunction with nearly 200 BPS projects in Virginia, spanning sectors such as consulting, back-office services, and customer service.