RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Kilgour Industries Ltd, a United Kingdom-based supplier of aircraft airframe and engine machined products will invest $27.3 million in its first U.S. operation in Henry County and create 155 new jobs. Kilgour specializes in computerized numerical control (CNC) machining, wet chemical surface treatments and sub-assemblies of aerospace components. Virginia successfully competed against Florida, Michigan, North Carolina and South Carolina for the project.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) announced the acceptance of two Charlottesville-area companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The new companies are Indoor Biotechnologies of the City of Charlottesville, and Osen-Hunter Group Inc. of Orange County. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of two Central Virginia companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The new companies are Analytics Corporation of the Town of Ashland, and Dominion Voltage Inc. of the City of Richmond. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of Damascus Corporation, based in Abingdon, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy. Participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growth through export.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of American Hardwood Industries, based in Waynesboro, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy. Participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growth through export.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of four Northern Virginia companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy. Participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growth through export.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of two Roanoke Valley companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The new companies are Capco Machinery Systems of Roanoke, and QualiChem Inc. of Salem. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy. Participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growth through export.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of two Hampton Roads companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The new companies are Alliance Solutions Group, Inc. of the City of Newport News, and Parker Systems, Inc. of the City of Chesapeake. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy.

RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Guardian Industries Corp., a manufacturer of glass products, will expand its operations in the City of Galax. Through a $2.5-million investment in building improvements and equipment, the company will add an additional product line called laminated glass which is mainly used in window applications for safety, sound control, and ultraviolet protection products. Guardian’s expansion will create 54 new jobs over the next 30 months.

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Hanwha Azdel, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic composites designed for both interior and exterior applications, will invest $21.3 million in its operation in the City of Lynchburg. The facility produces Light-Weight Reinforced Thermoplastic composites, and with this expansion the company will add an additional production line. Virginia successfully competed against Alabama, Indiana and Michigan for the project, which will create 33 new jobs.