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Pharmaceutical Engineering and Manufacturing Company to Expand in Danville, Virginia

Source: DiscoverDanville Engineered BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. to invest $6.1 million to establish a standalone facility in Danville, creating 34 new jobs RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Engineered BioPharmaceuticals, Inc., a pharmaceutical engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to advancing cost effective,...

Fabric and Textile Company to Acquire HanesBrands Inc. Facility in Patrick County, Virginia

Fabric and Textile Company to Acquire HanesBrands Inc. Facility in Patrick County, Virginia

Apex Mills to invest $3.1 million to expand East Coast presence, retaining 96 jobs and creating 44 new jobs in Patrick County Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Apex Mills, a specialty supplier and manufacturer of warp knit fabrics geared towards industrial and technical applications, will invest $3.1 million to expand its East Coast...

Gov. Glenn Youngkin Announces More Than $24.7 Million in Industrial Revitalization Funds

Gov. Glenn Youngkin Announces More Than $24.7 Million in Industrial Revitalization Funds

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than $24.7 million in 20 Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) grants. IRF grants provide gap financing for construction projects aligned with local and regional economic development strategies, primarily in distressed communities. “The transformation of older, vacant or blighted structures into...

Hitachi Energy to Expand in Halifax County, Creating 165 New Jobs in Halifax County

Hitachi Energy to Expand in Halifax County, Creating 165 New Jobs in Halifax County

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, will invest $37 million to expand its operation in Halifax County. The company will add 26,000 square feet to its facility for a new production line for the manufacture of larger...

Walraven Cuts Ribbon on Danville – Pittsylvania County Facility

Walraven Cuts Ribbon on Danville – Pittsylvania County Facility

Leaders from Pittsylvania County and the City of Danville joined company representatives from Walraven for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company's new facility at the Cane Creek Centre. First announced in June 2021, this facility came with a $7 million capital investment, and the company is creating approximately 50 jobs.

Port of Virginia delivers $500K grant to Ringgold’s Morgan Olson for worker retention

Port of Virginia delivers $500K grant to Ringgold’s Morgan Olson for worker retention

From the Danville Register and Bee RINGGOLD — Delivery-van maker Morgan Olson has received a $500,000 grant from the Port of Virginia. State officials announced the grant Friday morning at the company’s plant at Cane Creek Centre Industrial Park. The money is from a Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant for the more than...

Center for Manufacturing Advancement Opens, Welcoming U.S. Navy as First Project Partner

Center for Manufacturing Advancement Opens, Welcoming U.S. Navy as First Project Partner

$28 million center invests in manufacturing technology, industry partnerships to support Virginia’s competitive assets Danville, VA (October 5, 2022) – The Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA), a statefunded project located on the campus of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), is open and ready to attract new businesses...