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ComSonics Invests To Expand Virginia Operations
ComSonics Invests To Expand Virginia Operations. Area Development Magazine (6/21) reports that “ComSonics, Inc., a world-class design, manufacturing, sales, and repair solutions provider for electronics and fiber optics, will invest $615,000 to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County, Virginia.” With the investment, ComSonics “will purchase new equipment and make facility improvements to allow for […]
Governor Northam Joins Coastal Governors Urging Congress to Reject Offshore Drilling Legislation
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 14, 2018 Office of the Governor Contact: Ofirah Yheskel Email: Ofirah.Yheskel@governor.virginia.gov Governor Northam Joins Coastal Governors Urging Congress to Reject Offshore Drilling Legislation RICHMOND— Today, Governor Ralph Northam signed a letter with a coalition of Governors from coastal states, […]
Dooley delays retirement from ACC
Dooley June 11, 2018 By William Ehart Not so fast on news of Cal Dooley’s retirement at American Chemistry Council, which was announced in April. The $123 million-revenue association issued a statement Monday afternoon saying Dooley has agreed to stay on through next year. The ACC board said it feels Dooley’s continued leadership is needed to […]
Governor Northam Announces Administration Appointments
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 8, 2018 Office of the Governor Contact: Ofirah Yheskel Email: Ofirah.Yheskel@governor.virginia.gov Secretariat of the Commonwealth Contact: Caroline Corl Email: Caroline.Corl@governor.virginia.gov Governor Northam Announces Administration Appointments RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his Administration today. Secretariat of […]
German company picks Virginia for new plant
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Covington, VA (AP) – A German company that makes roll covers for paper and packaging manufacturers plans to build a manufacturing operation in Virginia. Gov. Ralph Northam announced Monday that SchaeferRolls plans to spend $12 million to build a plant in Covington. The projected is projected to create 31 new […]
TemperPack To Expand Virginia Operations, Create 141 New Jobs.
TemperPack To Expand Virginia Operations, Create 141 New Jobs The Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch (5/21, Blackwell) reports that “TemperPack, a Richmond-based manufacturer of sustainable packaging technology for perishable goods, has expanded its local operations and plans to create about 141 new jobs.” TemperPack Director of Marketing John Briney says the after expanding their Henrico facility, “we […]
Ashland, Ethyl recognizer for leadership, environmental, health and safety performance
Ashland, Ethyl recognized for leadership, environmental, health and safety performance Today, the American Chemistry Council presented its Responsible Care Company of the Year award to Ashland and Ethyl Corp., recognizing each company for excellence and leadership in environmental, health, safety and security performance. “For the past 30 years, Responsible Care has been the backbone of […]
Rolls-Royce Adding 100 New Jobs At Virginia Facility This Year.
Rolls-Royce Adding 100 New Jobs At Virginia Facility This Year The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that “Rolls-Royce” North America is adding about 100 jobs at its Prince George manufacturing plant this year,” adding that employment at the company’s Crosspointe facility “should reach 400 or more by the end of this year, as it adds production to […]
SchaeferRolls To Invest $12M in New Virginia Facility, Create 31 Jobs.
SchaeferRolls To Invest $12M in New Virginia Facility, Create 31 Jobs The Roanoke Time reports that Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced on Monday that “SchaeferRolls Inc. will invest $12 million to build a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Covington [Virginia] and create 31 new jobs.” The company “produces polymer-based roll covers for machinery used in […]
Heat Exchanger Manufacturer Provides US To Invest In Virginia Facility, Add 20 Jobs.
Heat Exchanger Manufacturer Provides US To Invest In Virginia Facility, Add 20 Jobs. WVIR-TV Charlottesville, VA (5/29) reports that Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced on Tuesday that “Provides US, Inc., a manufacturer of heat exchangers, will invest $897,000 to expand its operation in Augusta County,” adding that the company will invest in “additional production […]