RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that specialty yarn producer Drake Extrusion, Inc., a subsidiary of International Fibres Group (IFG), will invest $6 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Henry County. The company is a leading manufacturer of colored staple and filament polypropylene fiber. The project will create 30 new jobs.
EPL America, LLC, a global specialty packaging manufacturer, is investing $37.4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Danville, creating 24 new jobs.
Rocket propulsion and power systems manufacturing company to increase capacity in Orange County, creating 80 new jobs.
JDSAT Inc. to create 60 new jobs in Fairfax County

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Carbon emission reduction technology company plans to establish state-of-the-art U.S. electrolyzer factory in Chesterfield County, creating 150 new jobs.
ESS Technologies, Inc. to invest $1.6 million to increase capacity in Montgomery County, creating 27 new jobs.
The “E Star” Award, the nation’s top export honor, is presented to companies and organizations that have made significant contributions over the past four years to expand U.S. business in international markets.
West Point Veneer to invest $2.5 million in Town of West Point facility, creating 92 new jobs.