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Martinsville real estate, building supply firm names new president
The Lester Group has appointed Dana Cowart president, the Martinsville-based building materials and real estate development company announced Monday. Cowart started his new job Dec. 1. Cowart brings to The Lester Group more than two decades of experience in the building supply sector. Previously, Cowart was vice president of acquisitions, vice president of sales and […]
Biomass company to expand in Wythe County
Musser Biomass and Wood Products will invest $7.5 million to expand operations in Wythe County and add 10 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday afternoon. The company, a division of Musser Lumber Co., will more than double production of dried hardwood chips and sawdust that the company supplies to composite decking manufacturers, plastic extrusion companies, […]
Timber exporter building $1.1M facility in Suffolk
Kristi Corp. a global supplier of industrial raw materials for aluminum and steel metallurgical industries, will build a $1.1 million log load and fumigation facility in Suffolk, creating 10 jobs, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. The company will source 100% of its exports from Virginia logging companies. Virginia competed with North Carolina and Pennsylvania […]
Wythe County lumber company announces $2.4M expansion
Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday that Wythe County-based Musser Lumber Co. Inc. will invest $2.4 million to expand its operations and increase 12 jobs — which, during the next three years, will lead to more than $8.5 million in forest product purchases. “Musser Lumber’s continued growth and success in Wythe County is a testament to […]
Lumber company to invest $11M in Caroline County
Gatesville, North Carolina-based lumber company Ashton Lewis Lumber Co. will invest $11 million to establish a specialty Southern yellow pine sawmill in Ruther Glen (part of Caroline County), Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday. The company has also committed to sourcing 90% of its pine lumber purchases from Virginia forestland owners as part of the investment. […]
