Italian plastic packaging maker coming to Shenandoah

Serioplast, an Italian plastic packaging manufacturer, will open an industrial plant in Shenandoah County, investing $25.7 million and creating an expected 45 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday.

The company, which was founded in 1974 and has 33 production facilities in 16 countries with more than 2,000 employees, provides rigid plastic packaging for Procter & Gamble, Unilever and other companies.

Serioplast will move into a 140,000-square-foot industrial building, according to the governor’s office. The company’s U.S. headquarters is in St. Louis, Missouri, and it has a facility in North Carolina.

“I am thrilled that Serioplast has chosen the commonwealth of Virginia to build a new industrial facility for their plastic packaging,” Youngkin said in a statement. “I also applaud Serioplast for strengthening their workforce by participating in the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program, which will bring customized training services to this robust, international company.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the Shenandoah Valley Partnership and the county to secure the project for Virginia, and VTAP will provide recruitment and training services at no cost to Serioplast. Youngkin also approved a $180,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist the county.

“Serioplast stands out not only for its excellence in manufacturing but also for its commitment to sustainability,” said Serioplast Group CEO Paolo Bergamini. “Our vision for the future is clear: to drive growth and innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. With our growth in North America, Serioplast is ready to write a new chapter of success. We believe Virginia, with its robust economy, highly skilled workforce and favorable business environment, is the ideal location for our expansion and long-term success.”