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Big deals: Pharma, manufacturing make splash in Virginia
Anticipated to create at least 100 jobs apiece, these economic development announcements were some of the largest in Virginia in the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026. CENTRAL VIRGINIA Albemarle County: In October 2025, U.K. pharma-ceutical giant AstraZeneca announced plans for a $4.5 billion manufacturing campus with two facilities at the […]
Shearer’s Foods to close Bristol plant, cut 155 jobs
Shearer's Foods will shutter its Bristol plant Sept. 26, cutting about 155 jobs after citing shifting customer demand.
Automation company to close Charlottesville operations
Emerson Automation Solutions will end its Charlottesville operations, cutting 139 jobs in a phased layoff through December.
BWXT completes $200M acquisition of Precision Components Group
BWX Technologies announced Monday that it has completed its acquisition of Pennsylvania-based manufacturer Precision Components Group.
Times Fiber Communications to close Pittsylvania plant
Times Fiber Communications will close its Chatham plant by the end of October, eliminating 78 jobs, according to a WARN notice.
Volvo Trucks’ Dublin plant rolls out regional hauler
Volvo Trucks North America’s Dublin plant has begun production of the new VNR regional hauler, boosting orders and regional manufacturing jobs.
Tanker truck maker opens Gretna expansion, plans to add 75 jobs
Amthor International opened a second Gretna manufacturing facility and plans to hire up to 75 workers as production expands.
Solar panel manufacturer to establish $23.78M Shenandoah County facility
MSolar Manufacturing will invest $23.78 million to establish a solar manufacturing facility in Shenandoah County, creating 150 jobs.
Hyper Solutions expanding Henrico operations, creating 56 jobs
Hyper Solutions, a digital infrastructure company, will invest $2 million to expand its Henrico operations and create 56 jobs.
MasterBrand completes $3.6B acquisition of American Woodmark
MasterBrand has completed its previously announced acquisition of Winchester-based cabinet manufacturer American Woodmark.
Bingham & Taylor to shut down Culpeper plant, laying off 92 employees
Utility infrastructure products manufacturer Bingham & Taylor plans to close its Culpeper plant this fall, laying off 92 employees.
Manufacturer Jabil to open plant in Prince George, creating 352 jobs
Jabil plans to establish a new manufacturing facility at Crosspointe Logistics Center in Prince George County, creating 352 jobs.
