BT Conferencing Inc., a Massachusetts-based
provider of conferencing technologies, chose Chesapeake
for its first expansion. An operations support facility
that will create 150 jobs. (Press release)
Lindstrand USA Inc., a manufacturer
of inflatable structures, will invest $2.5 million to
open a manufacturing facility in South Boston with 50
jobs. The company, whose products include flood barriers
and portable bridges, is a subsidiary of Lindstrand
Technologies Ltd. of Shropshire, England. Virginia competed
with California, Kentucky and Texas for the investment.
(Press release)
Ten Oaks LLC, a new company created
by the former owners of Stuart Flooring Co., will invest
$6 million to open a hardwood products operation in
Patrick County and create 150 jobs. Virginia competed
with North Carolina for the project. (Press release)
Texturing Services Inc., a Reidsville,
N.C., producer of specialty yarns, will invest $14 million
to move its operations to Henry County. The company
plans to hire 200 workers over the next 30 months for
the manufacture of synthetic yarns for a variety of
users, including the automotive and apparel sectors.
(Press release)
