Governor Announces New Wood Pellet Manufacturer In Greensville County
~ New company to invest $18.7 million and create 39 jobs ~ |
RICHMOND – The Governor’s office today announced that Wood Fuel Developers, LLC, a startup company and affiliate of Chester, Virginia-based Industrial TurnAround Corporation (ITAC), will invest $18.7 million to begin wood pellet manufacturing operations in Greensville County. The project will create 39 jobs. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia for the project. READ
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Virginia
Tobacco Commission Provides Emporia Grant To
Assist Georgia-Pacific’s
Investment For The Future |
The City of
Emporia announced today that is was successful
in obtaining a grant in the amount of $125,000
from the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and
Community Revitalization Commission to be used
for improving Georgia-Pacific’s
Emporia, Va., plywood mill and training for its
workforce. In addition to the grant, Georgia-Pacific
plans to make a large investment in its Emporia
operation of $2.75 million over the next three
years for new equipment, technology and upgrades
to existing equipment. About 400 people are employed
at Emporia and more than 700 are employed by Georgia-Pacific
in operations at Big Island, Brookneal, Jarratt,
Martinsville, Milford and Skippers. READ
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New Company To Locate
Manufacturing Facility In Greensville County
– FASTA,
Inc. to invest $7.9 million and create 150
jobs –
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| Greensville
County, VA – Greensville County today
announced that FASTA, Inc., a manufacturer of energy
efficient green building components, will invest
$7.9 million to locate a manufacturing facility
for insulated steel and foam construction panels
for use in residential and commercial building
applications in Greensville County. The project
will create 150 jobs over the next three years. READ
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Lowe's To Break Ground
In City
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| Mooresville,
N.C. – A new Lowe's will soon be
under way at the northeast quadrant of Interstate
95 and US Highway 58. The new Lowe's store is expected
to open in the fourth quarter of 2008. The do-it-yourself
retailer is known for helping homeowners find the
right equipment and supplies to build, improve,
beautify and enjoy their homes. READ
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Governor
Kaine Announces
Quality
Culvert
Will Locate
In Greensville
County
– Company
to invest $6.8 million and create 50
jobs –
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RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today
announced that Quality Culvert Inc., a Florida-based
manufacturer of plastic and concrete pipe, will invest
$6.8 million to build a new 58,000-square-foot manufacturing
facility in the GreensvilleCounty Industrial Park.
The project will create 50 new jobs. Virginia successfully
competed with North Carolina for the project.
“It’s always exciting to welcome a new company to Virginia,” said
Governor Kaine. “I applaud the aggressive efforts of the county, the local
industrial development corporation and state economic development groups for
making this investment and these new jobs a reality.” READ
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Emporia-Greensville
Region Welcomes Southside Virginia Robertson’s
Doors
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The Emporia-Greensville region welcomes Southside
Virginia Robertson’s Door and More, LLC (SVRD)
- a new business that has located at 317 North Main
Street in Emporia. This family-owned business has
experience in installation and service of all types
of doors.
Company President, S. Jean Robertson said family members targeted the Emporia-Greensville
region because of the strong regional economy and the growing number of residents
and businesses in the area from Emporia to Lake Gaston and Franklin to South
Hill. She credited the Emporia-Greensville Industrial Development Corporation
for assisting with information about the community and helping in the decision
to locate here.
The sales department, service and installation shop is already available.
The showroom is slated to open in early 2007. The business will offer a wide
selection of doors from Coastal, Builtmart, CHI and Ken’s-Wood garage
doors. SVRD will also carry Precision custom-made entry doors of Sugarcreek
Industries. SVRD will also carry a line of hollow metal doors and storefront
accessories.
The company will focus on installation, maintenance and service residential,
commercial, and industrial doors, including garage doors, entry doors, storm
and patio doors, and French doors. SVRD will offer a line of garage door
operators by Lift Master and will service all types of garage door openers.
The Robertson’s are looking forward to moving
to the Emporia-Greensville area. Jean Robertson invites anyone interested
to contact SVRD at 434-634-7873, or email to svrd_m@yahoo.com. |
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Governor Kaine Announces Israeli Company's First U.S. Facility in Greensville
County
– Oran Safety Glass to invest
$4.1 million and create 50 new jobs –
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RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Oran Safety
Glass (OSG), Israel’s leading flat and curved glass processing company,
will invest $4.1 million to open its first U.S. facility in Greensville County,
creating 50 new jobs. The facility will supply bullet-proof glass for U.S.
military vehicles. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for
the project. READ MORE > |
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