Top 50 Employee Expansions in 1999
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Top 50 Employee Expansions in 1999 |
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| Company | Location | Product or service | Jobs |
| SAIC | Fairfax County | Information technology consulting | 3,000 |
| Capital One Financial | Henrico County | Credit card service center | 2,010 |
| Teligent | Fairfax County | Telecommunications services | 1,500 |
| Volvo Trucks North America* | Pulaski County | Heavy trucks | 1,277 |
| Gateway | Hampton | Personal computers | 1,200 |
| Winstar* | Fairfax County | Integrated telecommunications | 700 |
| Spectacle Lens Group, Johnson & Johnson | Roanoke | Optical lenses | 586 |
| America Online | Loudoun County | Online service provider | 500 |
| Capital One Financial | Spotsylvania County | Credit card service center | 500 |
| Global One | Fairfax County | Global telecommunications provider | 500 |
| MicroStrategy | Fairfax County | Integrated database services | 404 |
| AMSEC | Virginia Beach | Engineering services | 400 |
| Chesapeake Yachts | Chesapeake | Yacht building and repair | 400 |
| Ernst & Young | Fairfax County | Consulting services | 400 |
| Network Access Solutions | Fairfax County | Broadband internet services provider | 400 |
| Teleglobe Communications* | Fairfax County | Telecommunications services | 400 |
| Outsourcing Solutions | Henrico County | Accounts receivables management services | 375 |
| Coastal Training Technologies | Virginia Beach | Electronic training materials | 366 |
| National Catalog | Henry County | Order fulfillment center | 350 |
| First Union | Henrico County | Customer service center, banking | 322 |
| Capital One Financial | Fairfax County | Credit card service center | 315 |
| Cable & Wireless | Fairfax County | Telecommunications services | 300 |
| Mitre | Fairfax County | Government contractor, software | 300 |
| Stanley Furniture | Henry County | Wood furniture | 300 |
| Net 2000 Communications | Fairfax County | Integrated office communications | 260 |
| Freddie Mac | Fairfax County | Secondary mortgage loan financing | 250 |
| Gilat Satellite Networks* | Fairfax County | Satellite communications services | 250 |
| Springs Industries | Henry County | Household textiles | 250 |
| Trans World Airlines | Norfolk | Reservation center | 250 |
| Intermetrics | Fairfax County | Computer technology consultants | 220 |
| AAA of Tidewater | Virginia Beach | Regional office, automobile insurance | 200 |
| American of Martinsville | Henry County | Wood furniture | 200 |
| Civic Development Group | Harrisonburg | Call center, telemarketing | 200 |
| Computer Sciences | Loudoun County | Information technology consulting | 200 |
| New York Times Shared Services | Norfolk | Benefits administration | 200 |
| Rehau* | Loudoun County | Plastic products | 200 |
| ECI Telecom* | Fairfax County | Integrated telephone and internet services | 190 |
| OneSoft | Fairfax County | Electronic commerce software | 180 |
| Super Sack Bag | Lee County | Plastic industrial packaging | 180 |
| Stanley Furniture | Henry County | Wood furniture | 175 |
| APAC Customer Service | Newport News | Call center, package tracking | 172 |
| Bristol Compressors | Washington County | Compressors: air conditioning, heating | 170 |
| Rowe Furniture | Montgomery County | Upholstered furniture | 170 |
| AboveNet Communications | Fairfax County | Internet support services | 160 |
| Annin & Co. | Halifax County | Flags | 160 |
| AmeriServ Food Distribution | Prince William County | Distribution center, food service | 150 |
| Architectural Graphics | Virginia Beach | Commercial signs | 150 |
| Civic Development Group | Martinsville | Call center, telemarketing | 150 |
| Computer Sciences | Fairfax County | Computer systems consulting | 150 |
| Network Access Solutions | Loudoun County | Broadband` | 150 |
| Family Dollar | Warren County | Distribution center | 147 |
| New Dominion Pictures | Suffolk | TV program production | 130 |
| Rocco Farm Foods | Shenandoah County | Poultry processing | 130 |
| AHC | Prince William County | HQ, healthcare receivables management | 125 |
| Walker Manufacturing | Harrisonburg | Automotive exhaust systems | 120 |
| Synerject, Fuel Components Division | Newport News | HQ, fuel systems | 107 |
| Etensity | Fairfax County | Electronic commerce software services | 106 |
| Deck America | Prince William County | Wood deck components | 105 |
| Advance Auto Parts | Roanoke County | Call center, auto parts distribution | 102 |
| Computer Learning Center | Prince William County | HQ, technology training | 100 |
| Computer Sciences | Hampton | Software development | 100 |
| DuPont, Advanced Fibers Division | Chesterfield County | Synthetic fibers | 100 |
| EDS | Fairfax County | Integrated computer services | 100 |
| Global TeleSystems Group | Arlington County | Telecommunications services | 100 |
| Litton PRC | Fairfax County | Information technology consulting | 100 |
| Lockheed Martin | Fairfax County | Government contractor, engineering | 100 |
| Portfolio Recovery Associates | Norfolk | Consumer debt refinancing | 100 |
| QVC Network | Suffolk | Distribution center | 100 |
| Sam Moore Furniture Industries | Bedford | Upholstered furniture | 100 |
| Stihl* | Virginia Beach | Hand held power tools | 100 |
| Super Radiator Coils | Chesterfield County | Heat transfer coils | 100 |
| Toll Integrated Systems | Emporia | Wood trusses and panels | 100 |
| VFP | Scott County | Prefabricated concrete buildings | 100 |
| Vista Information Technology | Fairfax County | Information technology consultants | 100 |
| Southland Technologies | Virginia Beach | Automotive, industrial gaskets | 95 |
| Mid Atlantic Book Binding | Petersburg | Bookbinding | 90 |
| Prestar Packaging | Montgomery County | Corrugated packaging | 90 |
| GEICO | Stafford County | Insurance mail center | 85 |
| Dataline | Norfolk | HQ, integrated computer services | 80 |
| MainControl* | Fairfax County | Software development | 80 |
| Cobb Office Products | Henrico County | Distribution center, office supplies | 75 |
| Litton PRC | Loudoun County | Information technology consultants | 75 |
| Newport News | Newport News | Distribution center, catalog retailer | 75 |
| Bell Atlantic | Norton | Call center, directory assistance | 70 |
| RPS | Salem | Package handling center | 70 |
| Princeton Homes | Pittsylvania County | Modular homes | 66 |
| Thalhimer Headwear Co. | Richmond | Baseball caps | 65 |
| O'Sullivan Industries-Virginia | Halifax County | Ready-to-assemble furniture | 64 |
| CompuSearch Software | Loudoun County | Software, procurement systems | 60 |
| Dragon | Roanoke County | Horticultural chemicals | 60 |
| Dynax America* | Botetourt County | Automobile transmission parts | 60 |
| ERNI Components* | Chesterfield County | Electronic connectors | 60 |
| Gilat Satellite Networks* | Fairfax County | Satellite communications services | 60 |
| iXL | Henrico County | Internet business software | 60 |
| OnePoint Communications | Fairfax County | Integrated telephone and internet services | 60 |
| URLabs | Newport News | Internet software | 56 |
| Judd's Online | Frederick County | Web page design | 55 |
| 24/7 Technology | Fairfax County | Electronic commerce software | 54 |
| Centex Construction | Fairfax County | Office, commercial construction | 52 |
| ABB Power Generation* | Chesterfield County | Power plant turbines | 50 |
| ACS Systems & Engineering | Virginia Beach | Computer networking services | 50 |
| Advanced Power Technologies | Alexandria | Analytical instruments | 50 |
| American Production & Inventory Control Society | Fairfax County | Trade association | 50 |
| Capital One Financial | Chesterfield County | Credit card service center | 50 |
| Columbia Forest Products | Danville | Hardwood flooring | 50 |
| EMI Imaging | Patrick County | Data archiving | 50 |
| Greenberg Traurig | Fairfax County | Business law and government lobbying | 50 |
| Picus | Virginia Beach | Integrated internet telecommunications | 50 |
| United Network for Organ Sharing | Richmond | HQ, organ donation coordination | 50 |
| Virginia Sprinkler | Hanover County | Fire suppression systems | 50 |
| WebMethods | Fairfax County | Internet software | 50 |
| World Access | Henrico County | Telemarketing services | 50 |
| Hamilton Beach-Proctor Silex | Henrico County | Small appliances | 48 |
| Colony Management Services | Richmond | Life insurance | 45 |
| Crown Cork & Seal | Henrico County | Plastic bottle closures | 45 |
| Dalton Enterprises | Wythe County | Horse trailers | 45 |
| Preferred National Insurance | Richmond | Insurance administrative center | 45 |
| Valley Industrial Plastics | Frederick County | Custom plastic molding | 45 |
| Reynolds Wheels International | Russell County | Aluminum wheels, automotive | 43 |
| American Management Systems | Fairfax County | Information technology consulting | 42 |
| Ball Metal Container | Bristol | Aluminum can tops | 40 |
| Bassett-Walker | Henry County | Knit fleece wear | 40 |
| Coral Graphics of Virginia | Frederick County | Book covers and jackets | 40 |
| Healthtex | Pittsylvania County | Children's clothing | 40 |
| Howell Metal | Shenandoah County | Copper tubing | 40 |
| InSystems Technologies* | Roanoke | Software | 40 |
| Structural Concepts & Components | Nottoway County | Structural metal building parts | 40 |
| Tele-Path Industries | Salem | Telecommunications equipment | 40 |
| O'Neal Steel | Botetourt County | Steel work | 38 |
| Drake Extrusion* | Henry County | Synthetic fibers | 36 |
| Delta Dental Plan of Virginia | Roanoke | Dental insurance provider | 35 |
| Energy Recovery* | Northampton County | Desalination equipment | 35 |
| LifeMinders.com | Fairfax County | Internet service software | 35 |
| ASAP Printing and Mailing | Alexandria | Commercial printing | 33 |
| Vista Graphics | Virginia Beach | HQ, brochure printing and publishing | 31 |
| AKA Printing & Mailing | Spotsylvania County | Direct mail services | 30 |
| ARREFF Terminals | Portsmouth | Shipping services, agricultural | 30 |
| Bell Atlantic | Pulaski County | Call center, directory assistance | 30 |
| Dunbar Armored | Loudoun County | Armored car service | 30 |
| EqualFooting.com | Loudoun County | Electronic commerce software | 30 |
| Nestle USA, Refrigerated Food Division* | Danville | Prepared cookie dough | 30 |
| NLX | Loudoun County | Flight simulation systems | 30 |
| Oak Hall Industries | Salem | Graduation gowns | 30 |
| Reed Technology* | Fairfax County | Electronic publishing services | 30 |
| SAIC | Virginia Beach | Information technology consulting | 30 |
| MetaSolv Software | Fairfax County | IT&T solutions | 29 |
| infoShark | Fairfax County | Internet software solutions | 26 |
| Adjustable Shelving Products | Lynchburg | Steel and wood shelving | 25 |
| AETNA Insulated Wire | Virginia Beach | Insulated wire | 25 |
| Alpha | Loudoun County | Engineering consulting services | 25 |
| Applied Felts* | Henry County | Industrial fibers | 25 |
| Automata | Loudoun County | Printed circuit boards | 25 |
| Carris Reels | Botetourt County | Plastic products | 25 |
| Charlatte of America* | Tazewell County | Baggage handling equipment | 25 |
| Compton Wood Products | Henry County | Wood products | 25 |
| Employment Enterprises | Prince William County | HQ, human resources services | 25 |
| Henry County Plywood | Henry County | Hardwood plywood | 25 |
| Marine Hydraulics International | Norfolk | Shipbuilding and repair | 25 |
| Prosperity Technical Services | Fairfax County | Information technology placement services | 25 |
| Shenandoah Furniture | Henry County | Upholstered furniture | 25 |
| Sybron Chemicals | Salem | Biochemicals | 25 |
| Valeo Clutches & Transmissions* | Hampton | Automatic transmissions | 25 |
| Comfort Group | Nottoway County | Textile home furnishings | 22 |
| Dan River | Danville | Packaging printing, home textiles | 22 |
| Battelle | Stafford County | R&D, government contractor | 20 |
| Chem-Pak | Frederick County | Chemical specialties, aerosols | 20 |
| Merillat Industries | Smyth County | Wooden cabinets | 20 |
| Precision Fabrics | Roanoke County | Computer printer ribbons | 20 |
| Rapid Rack Industries | Hampton | Industrial and commercial storage units | 20 |
| Reliacast | Fairfax County | Internet software | 20 |
| Scott Manufacturing | Franklin County | Wood cabinets | 20 |
| Z&M Sheet Metal | Frederick County | Sheet metal work | 20 |
| Synchrony | Roanoke County | Magnetic bearings systems | 16 |
| Eastern Machine & Hydraulic | Newport News | Production and repair of hydraulic cylinders | 15 |
| Oceaneering International | Chesapeake | Submarine repair | 15 |
| Pacel | Prince William County | E-commerce software | 15 |
| Taylor-Ramsey | Nelson County | Lumber mill | 15 |
| Tri State Foam Products | Henry County | Expanded polystyrene | 15 |
| Wella Manufacturing of Virginia | Henrico County | Hair care products | 15 |
| Zestron* | Loudoun County | Cleaning products for electronics makers | 15 |
| Rogar International | Chesterfield County | Gourmet kitchen equipment | 12 |
| Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals | Henrico County | Pharmaceuticals | 12 |
| Comsaco | Norfolk | Marine electronics equipment | 10 |
| Dixie Manufacturing of Virginia | Norfolk | Natural carpet padding | 10 |
| Evans | Portsmouth | Distribution, HVAC equipment | 10 |
| McElroy Metals | Frederick County | Metal building components | 10 |
| Ogden Check Approval Network | Virginia Beach | Check approval services | 10 |
| Quality Foods Co-op | Amherst County | Distribution center, groceries | 10 |
| Shentel | Shenandoah County | Telecommunications services | 10 |
| Southern Webbing Mills | Floyd County | Narrow elastic | 10 |
| Thermal Digital | Arlington County | Printing, government documents | 10 |
| Virginia Carolina Managed Care | Suffolk | HQ, managed healthcare | 10 |
| Costen Floors | Henrico County | Distribution center, floor coverings | 9 |
| JetForm | Fairfax County | Computer software | 8 |
| Specialty Blades | Staunton | Cutting blades | 6 |
| Custom Metals and Welding Works | Norfolk | Ductwork, commercial | 5 |
| FM Technologies | Prince William County | Research, physics | 5 |
| Virginia Press Association | Henrico County | Professional association | 5 |
| Winchester Printers | Frederick County | Commercial printing | 5 |
| Drytac | Henrico County | Mounting and laminating products | 4 |
| Mitre | Prince William County | Telecommunications, computer integration | 3 |
| Moses Lake Industries* | Manassas | Chemicals for semiconductor industry | 3 |
| Nabisco | Henrico County | Cookies and crackers | 3 |
| Tile & Terrazzo | Suffolk | Granite and marble processing | 3 |
| Source: Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Includes only publicly announced expansions. *indicates foreign affiliation. | |||