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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that Shalag US Inc., a nonwoven fabrics manufacturer based in Oxford, N.C., will invest $16.6 million to open a new nonwoven manufacturing and production facility in Richmond, Va. The investment will create 52 new jobs.
“I am gratified to see another international company select Virginia for a new U.S. facility, reinforcing the strategic advantages a Virginia location offers,” says Gov. Youngkin. “The creation of 52 new jobs will help this region continue its economic comeback while also demonstrating the resurgence of manufacturing that is happening across Virginia.”
“We are proud to welcome Shalag US, Inc., to Virginia’s corporate roster and serve as a launch point to reach its U.S. customer base,” says Caren Merrick secretary of commerce and trade. “Virginia offers the right location, infrastructure, and skilled workforce to attract companies like Shalag, and we thank them for choosing the commonwealth.”
“Shalag US Inc. and ownership are looking forward to adding a nonwovens line in South Hill, Va.,” says Rodney Clayton, CEO and general manager of Shalag US Inc. “When our new line is complete and running at anticipated levels, it will increase our overall production capacity in the US by 25%. Some factors in the purchase of the South Hill location are the strategic location, the company’s objective to reach more customers, and the ability to diversify its portfolio.”
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Mecklenburg County and the state’s Growth Alliance to secure the project for the state. Gov. Youngkin approved a $117,460 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Mecklenburg County with this project. The company is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.