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

Richmond - Governor Allen today announced that Acken Signs, Inc., will be investing $1.5 million to relocate its sign manufacturing facility from West Virginia to Tazewell County. The company will be constructing a building to house their administrative offices, as well as purchasing 12.3 acres and two buildings in the Enterprise Zone which created by legislation signed by the Governor in 1995.

ASB Greenworld Facility a Direct Result of Trade Mission

King and Queen County - Governor George Allen today announced that ASB Greenworld will locate a $3.6 million facility in King and Queen County, creating 24 new jobs. ASB Greenworld selected Virginia for its new facility after Governor Allen met with Helmut Aurenz, President and CEO of ASB Greenworld, during his recent European trade mission. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the investment.

Company to Invest $6 Million, Create 60 New Jobs

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced the decision by Amfibe, Inc. to expand its operations in the Henry County Enterprise Zone, creating 60 new jobs for Virginians. Amfibe supplies fine denier nylon textile yarn used in various industrial, hosiery and intimate apparel applications.

Approves $75,000 from Governor's Opportunity Fund and Workforce Training

American Fiber to Provide $2.5 Million Investment, 300 New Jobs

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that American Fiber Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of bed pillows and mattress pads, will invest $2.5 million to expand its Virginia operations in Henry County's Frith Industrial Park, creating approximately 300 new jobs by late 1998.

Emporia Manufacturer to Create 55 New Jobs

Richmond - Governor George Allen today announced that Creative Playthings, Ltd., a wooden swing-set manufacturer, will expand its existing manufacturing and distribution facilities in Emporia, creating approximately 55 new jobs over the next three years. The expansion will occur in three phases, generating $3.5 million in new capital investment.

Governor Announces 250-300 New Jobs, $5 Million Investment