Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Tessy塑料, a premier molder of custom injection molded plastic components, 我会投资9美元.2 million to expand its manufacturing operation to accommodate a new product line in the 林奇堡市. 维吉尼亚州 successfully competed against New York for the project, which will create 34 new jobs.
“我们有200多名员工, Tessy塑料 has been a valuable contributor to Lynchburg’s economy for more than 20 years, and we are proud that this global manufacturer will reinvest in the Commonwealth,” 诺瑟姆州长说. “维吉尼亚州’s strategic Mid-Atlantic location, superior transportation network, and competitive operating costs make the Commonwealth an optimal home for plastics and advanced materials companies, as evidenced by the more than $1 billion invested in the industry in the past decade. We look forward to continuing our strong corporate partnership with Tessy塑料, and thank the company for choosing to grow in Lynchburg.”
Tessy塑料, a division of Tessy塑料 Corporation, was founded in 1973 by entrepreneur Henry Beck. The company is a global medical contract manufacturer with ISO 13485 certification, FDA/GMP–compliant facilities in New York, 维吉尼亚州, 和中国. Serving the industry leaders in the medical, 汽车, 航空航天, 军事, 消费产品市场, Tessy specializes in injection mold building, with the capability to design and build multiple cavity injection molds, 注塑模具修理, injection mold engineering changes, and injection mold maintenance services.
“Tessy’s products touch many facets of our lives, and we’re proud to support the expansion of this impressive company in 维吉尼亚州,” 说 Secretary of Commerce and Trade Esther Lee. “Growing the plastics and advanced manufacturing industries is important to a diverse economy, and we’re thrilled that Lynchburg continues to provide the business environment for Tessy塑料 to thrive.”
“We at Tessy塑料 have an excellent, hardworking, and honest work force,” 说 Ken Beck, President of Tessy塑料 Lynchburg Division. “With our dedicated employees and the partnership with the 林奇堡市 and the Commonwealth of 维吉尼亚州, we look forward to investing in our future to make us a stronger, 更有效率的公司, keeping us competitive in a global market.”
The 维吉尼亚州 Economic Development Partnership worked with the 林奇堡市 and the Lynchburg Regional 业务 Alliance to secure the project for 维吉尼亚州. Governor Northam approved a $200,000 Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist the City with the project. Tessy塑料 is eligible to receive additional grants and state benefits from the 维吉尼亚州 经济开发区 Program, administered by the 维吉尼亚州 Department of Housing and Community Development, and will also be eligible to receive Sales and Use Tax Exemptions on manufacturing equipment. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the 维吉尼亚州 Jobs Investment Program.
“Tessy塑料 is an incredibly valuable corporate citizen,” 琼说. Foster, Mayor, 林奇堡市. “We are thrilled that they have chosen to reinvest in Lynchburg for this project, reinforcing the City as a great place to live, 工作和娱乐.”
“Supporting the retention and expansion of existing businesses is the number one priority of our economic development efforts in the 林奇堡市,” 露易丝说. Mitchell, Chair, Economic Development Authority of the 林奇堡市. “Lynchburg and its citizens are stronger because companies like Tessy choose to grow here and we are proud to support their investment in our City.”
“Central 维吉尼亚州 is blessed to have Tessy塑料 in our area,” 说 参议员史蒂夫·纽曼. “With this expansion, they will become an even more important employer. 维吉尼亚州 has developed a strong climate for jobs and economic development; this is another example of good government policy and strong business coming together.”
“Our region’s attention to the importance of growing a quality local workforce, 培养创新, and promoting regional collaboration have all led to a strong environment for businesses to thrive,” 说 斯科特·加勒特代表. “Today’s announcement confirms that what we are focused on is working. Thanks to Tessy塑料 for once again choosing to invest in Lynchburg.”