Fuisz Technologies Increases Virginia Presence, Adds 270 Jobs

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that Fairfax County-based Fuisz Technologies Ltd. has inaugurated a new food ingredient research and manufacturing facility in Loudoun County, investing $1 million and creating 70 new jobs. Fuisz, a leading innovator in the fields of advanced drug delivery and food ingredient technologies, will also invest more than $13 million this year in the expansion of their Fairfax County headquarters, creating 200 new jobs.

$25 Million Investment Will Create up to 350 New Jobs

Frederick County - Governor George Allen today announced the official opening of the Jouan Global Center, a medical laboratory manufacturing facility constructed by Jouan, Inc. The expansion was a direct result of meetings between Governor Allen and Mr. Marcel Victorri, Chairman of the Board of Jouan, Inc., during the Governor's September 1996 European Trade Mission. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina and South Carolina for the Jouan Global Center.

Richmond - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership and Virginia Tech will host five exporting seminars in November entitled "Power Tools for International Profits." The programs will be held in five areas across the state and are designed to assist small Virginia firms seeking to develop export markets as well as individuals who have assumed export responsibilities with established exporting firms.

Baan's Decision, $40 Million Investment to Create 1,000 New Jobs

National Print/Mail Center to Create 110 Jobs, Invest $13 Million

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that GEICO, the nation's 7th largest automobile insurer, will expand its existing operations in Stafford County and construct a new National Print/Mail Center. The expansion will create 110 new jobs with an initial investment of $13 million.

IBM/Toshiba Joint Venture Open for Business in The Silicon Dominion

Manassas - Governor George Allen today announced the grand opening of Dominion Semiconductor, the $1.7 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility jointly announced by IBM and Toshiba America Electronic Components in August 1995. Dominion Semiconductor currently employs over 500 people, with total employment expected to exceed 1,200 by year-end 1998. Governor Allen originally announced this joint venture on August 8, 1995.

Governor Allen Welcomes 250 Jobs From Canadian Manufacturer

Blackstone - Governor George Allen today welcomed Ontario Store Fixtures (OSF, Inc.), North America's largest integrated store fixture manufacturer, at the company's new plant in the Town of Blackstone, Nottoway County. OSF's $5 million initial investment will create 250 to 300 new jobs over the next three years, with future expansion possible. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama for the investment.

MAPEI Corporation Facility To Create 40 New Jobs

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that MAPEI Corporation, based in Milan, Italy, will locate a $3 million facility in Stafford County, creating 40 new jobs. MAPEI is the world's largest manufacturer of surface preparation and installation materials for the stone, ceramic tile and floor covering industries.

National Foam Cushion Will Create Up To 125 New Jobs in Enterprise Zone