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Distribution Center to Open in Gretna
Malouf Fine Linens is bringing a bedding and linen distribution center to Pittsylvania County. The company plans to move to the old TECHMA USA property in Gretna by mid-February. The bedding manufacturer makes luxury bedsheets, Sleep Tite mattresses and pillow protectors. MPI Group, LLC, which will lease the property at 202 E. Gretna Road to...
Martinsville-Henry County Approve New Shell Building
Henry County and Martinsville will help finance construction of a 75,000-square-foot shell building — which could be doubled in size — in the Patriot Centre at Beaver Creek industrial park. The shell be located on Lot 8; a 17 acre site with an 11.4 acre graded pad. The building will be a concrete tilt up similar to the last two shell...
Faneuil Expands in Martinsville
Faneuil, Inc., has announced the expansion of its partnership with the City of Martinsville and the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation, signified by the company's investment of an additional $1 million in capital improvements and the creation of 100 new jobs for local residents. A nationally recognized leader in...
SHINE Systems & Technologies to establish a new Solutions Center in Martinsville
Their new Solutions Center will specialize in biometrics and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), supporting law enforcement initially and then expanding to other areas based on their growing portfolio of needs in the Commonwealth and beyond. The specific location of the Center has not yet been disclosed due to the ongoing lease negotiations. Jeff...
2012 Workforce Development Services Chancellor’s Awards presented by Virginia Community College System
The 2012 Workforce Development Services Chancellor's Awards were presented recently by the Virginia Community College System in ceremonies held throughout the state. Southside Virginia Community College recognized four instructors who have assisted the college in program development and support of the college in its success in serving Virginia's...
Manufacturing Skills Institute Launches in Halifax County
South Boston has been chosen as the home of the new Manufacturing Skills Institute, a public-private partnership to develop skilled workers for advanced manufacturing companies that operate in the region and across Virginia. The new MSI, a collaboration between the Virginia Manufacturers Association and ECPI University, will be housed at the...
HanesBrands to add 50 jobs in Patrick County expansion
Hanesbrands recently announced plans to expand its Woolwine plant in Patrick County, Va., through a $1.6 million investment. The company will upgrade the plant with high-speed manufacturing equipment that will double current capacity and allow the company to increase production of performance fabrics in the women's sports market. The investment...
National Tire Research Center Displays New Tire Testing Machine “Flat-Trac LTRe”
This week, the National Tire Research Center (NTRC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the unveiling of its new tire testing machine called the "Flat Trac LTRe." This high-performance, $11.3 million machine is the only one of its kind. It allows speeds up to 200 mph on car, truck and motorsports vehicles and tests tire performance...
IT firm moving to Danville
“We are gathered here this morning to celebrate resurrection.” So began the invocation offered Friday by Bob Norton, whose son Tim Norton is bringing the IT company Norhurst to Danville. Norhurst bought the former Dan River Executive Campus at 2291 Memorial Drive and plans to bring staff from Northern Virginia and expand its operations. Norhurst...
Chinese furniture maker brings manufacturing jobs to area
Jeremy Stratton, director of Danville’s economic development department, said the IDA will prepare the shell building for GOK. “We’re in a time crunch to get it done,” Stratton said. “They [GOK] want to get started quickly and get going by the first of the year.” Stratton said finishing the interior of the building will take about two months. GOK...