RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Trex Company, Inc., the nation’s largest manufacturer of alternative decking products, has expanded its headquarters operations in Frederick County. Through a $10.9 million investment, the company has added a plastics recycling production line and created 36 new jobs. To support the expansion, Virginia’s Department of Rail and Public Transportation has approved a $300,000 grant from its Railroad Industrial Assess Program to bring more than 2,000 feet of rail track to the company’s manufacturing plant.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Barber & Ross Company will expand and relocate its Leesburg, Virginia headquarters and manufacturing operation to a larger facility in Frederick County. The company’s decision creates 100 new jobs and saves 375 existing Virginia jobs, which will be relocated to the new, 250,000-square-foot office and manufacturing facility on 25 acres in Frederick County. The company will also invest $13 million in real estate and equipment. Virginia successfully competed with West Virginia for the project.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of Virginia-based General Dynamics, has selected Prince William County to be the integration and assembly site for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV), formerly known as the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle. Through a $64.5 million investment, the project will create 170 new jobs with the potential for 340 jobs over the life of the program.
HALIFAX COUNTY - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Sunshine Mills, Inc. will expand in Halifax County, creating 40 new jobs. Through a $2.5 million investment, the company will construct a 50,000-square-foot expansion to manufacture a national pet food biscuit treat. Virginia successfully competed with Alabama, Iowa, Oklahoma and Kansas for the project.
MARTINSVILLE - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced the launch of the Virginia Motorsports Initiative. The statewide initiative, comprised of public and private sector partners, will promote and support motorsports activities in Virginia as a means for economic development. Governor Warner announced the initiative this morning at Martinsville Speedway.
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership today announced that seven companies have been selected to participate in the July 2003 class of the VALET (Virginia Leaders in Export Trade) Program. These companies were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants based on their strong focus on international trade. 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.
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Standard Motor Products, Inc. will expand its automotive parts distribution center in Prince George County. Through a $3 million investment, the company will create 175 new jobs. The expansion is a result of Standard Motor’s June 2003 acquisition of Dana Corporation’s Engine Management Division. Virginia successfully competed with Tennessee for the investment.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Teleflex Automotive will expand its automotive parts manufacturing facility in Russell County’s Town of Lebanon. Through a $2.9 million investment, the company will create 75 new jobs. Virginia successfully competed with Ohio, China, and Mexico for the project.
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Siemens VDO Automotive will invest $47.25 million to expand its Newport News facility and manufacture its next-generation fuel injectors for gasoline engines. Siemens VDO’s decision to expand in Newport News will create 107 new jobs. This expansion and job creation will occur over a 30 month period.
Richmond - Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Schrader Bridgeport International Inc., a leading supplier of automotive tire and control valves and accessories, will expand its operations in Campbell County's Town of Altavista. The company will make a $5.1 million investment and create 50 new jobs over the next 30 months.