VFP Inc Grows Operations in Right to Work Virginia
VFP Inc is has plans to expand its operations in Right to Work Duffield, Virginia. As a result, the $35 million investment will also bring over 200 new jobs for workers in the area. This just goes to show how Right to Work states like Virginia support economic growth.
From Area Development Magazine:
“VFP is excited to announce our third and largest plant expansion in the last five years. Our pace of growth during this time has been tremendous with over 250 direct jobs created to meet customer demand across all market sectors. This expansion will double production capacity, create an additional 200 jobs, and position VFP to best support continued growth within the data center and utility power industries.” […]
“VFP’s expansion in Scott County is a great example of how utility and data center investments reverberate through the entire economy of Virginia. As VFP’s customer base grows globally, the Commonwealth is built to support their export operations with our reliable port, rail, and highway networks. Together with the Commonwealth, VFP is ready to weather anything, just like the products they are manufacturing in Scott County.” […]
“On behalf of the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA), we would like to congratulate VFP and Scott County on this major business expansion announcement. VCEDA has had the pleasure of supporting several expansions over the years by VFP at its Duffield location, and with this latest expansion, the VCEDA Board has approved a $312,500 grant to VFP to support the company’s workforce development and training, as well as a $3 million loan earmarked for the Scott County Economic Development Authority to support equipment acquisition as the expansion is developed.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.