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Aug 1, 2024

Solar startup moving into Bedford plant, creating 104 jobs

Solar energy startup Solarix plans to invest $63 million to start a solar module manufacturing facility in eastern Bedford County and create 104 jobs, the company, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance and the Bedford County Office of Economic Development announced Thursday.  Solarix, which bills itself as a 100% American-owned, SBA-certified, disabled veteran-owned company headquartered in [&[...]

Oct 10, 2023

Envelope maker to expand in Bedford County

Forest-based Parkland Direct, a lithographic print and custom envelope manufacturer, will invest $10 million to expand in Bedford County, creating 41 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. The company will add 50,000 square feet to its current 60,000-square-foot facility to increase production capacity with the addition of two converters and press machines. The family-owned business [&hellip[...]

May 25, 2022

Campbell County apartments sell for $4.3M

Moss Creek Apartments in the Campbell County community of Forest has been sold for $4.3 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced earlier in May. The property includes 15 quad buildings built in 1984 and 60 two-bedroom apartments. Heights Properties LLC acquired the property from Moss Creek Apartments LLC on May 3 and plans to […]

Sep 2, 2021

Apartment buildings in Forest sell for $6.6M

Jefferson Ridge Apartments in Forest sold for $6.6 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s Capital Markets Group and Cushman & Wakefield’s Mid-Atlantic Multifamily Advisory Group announced Tuesday. The sale finalized last week. Built in 1995, the 68-unit, 8-building apartment campus is located at 143 Jefferson Ridge Road. The buildings total 52,280 square feet. Colorado Limi[...]

Feb 4, 2020

Custom Truck One Source adding 61 jobs in Bedford County

Custom Truck One Source will expand its manufacturing business in Bedford County, investing $2.6 million and creating 61 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. The Kansas City, Missouri-based company plans to double production at its specialized truck and heavy equipment plant in Bedford’s Forest area to meet growing demand. “Custom Truck One Source has been […]

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