Modine announces $19.6M Buena Vista expansion
Modine will relocate its heating division headquarters to Buena Vista, Virginia, investing $19.6 million and creating 57 new jobs.
Defense contractor to add 288 workers at Roanoke night-vision goggle factory
Elbit Systems of America will invest $30 million to expand its Roanoke County manufacturing facility and create 288 jobs.
Culpeper manufacturer Bingham & Taylor acquired
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry has acquired Culpeper-based Bingham & Taylor, a manufacturer of underground infrastructure access solutions
US Steel details plans to invest $11B by 2028
U.S. Steel and new owner Nippon Steel unveiled an $11 billion plan to modernize facilities and boost efficiency, aiming to protect 100,000 U.S. jobs.
Modular housing manufacturer to hire 89 in Southwest Virginia
A modular housing production facility that will create 89 jobs within five years will soon come to Russell County.
VFP investing $35M to expand Scott facility
VFP will invest $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, doubling capacity and creating 200 manufacturing jobs.
AstraZeneca to invest $4.5B in Albemarle manufacturing plants
AstraZeneca will invest $4.5 billion to establish two new manufacturing facilities in Albemarle County and create 600 direct jobs.
Lego’s $1B Chesterfield facility nears 35% completion
The Lego Group’s $1 billion facility in Chesterfield County is nearly 35% complete, said Lego Manufacturing Virginia General Manager Jesus Ibañez.
Dover Food Retail to add 300 jobs in Chesterfield
Dover Food Retail will soon invest over $20 million to expand its Virginia operations, adding 300 jobs in Chesterfield County.
Virginia 500 October 2025 Spotlight: CHRIS KEFFER
FIRST JOB: Washing dishes at the local restaurant INTERESTING PLACES I’VE TRAVELED: The Exumas and Abacos, super cool island chains that are part of the Bahamas MOST VALUED POSSESSION: Babe Ruth autographed baseball given to me by my grandmother ADVICE FOR NEW COLLEGE GRADS: Show up early to work, take on hard projects and demonstrate […]
Hillsville manufacturer to close, leaving 68 out of work
Parkdale will close its Hillsville plant on Oct. 9, cutting 68 jobs. Company said rising energy costs created unsustainable business model.
Fairwinds Landing partner promotes COO and SVP
Portsmouth-based advanced engineering and manufacturing company Fairlead, a Fairwinds Landing project developer, promoted Jeremy Jeffreys to SVP and COO.





















