Business Announcements

Company NameLocationBusiness DescriptionMonth AnnouncedNew / ExpansionNew JobsInvestment (MM$)
Inorganic Ventures
Christiansburg
Manufacturer of higher class certified reference materials
Nov 2018
E
100.5
1901 Group
BlacksburgManaged IT services provider
Nov 2018
E
5808.8
TORC Robotics
Blacksburg
Control and navigation systems for unmanned vehicles and robotics
July 2018
E
552.0
Mahindra Technology Center*
Blacksburg
Utility vehicle manufacturer
May 2018
N
100
FoxGuard Solutions
Christiansburg
Develops customized cyber security, compliance, and industrial computing solutions
Dec 2017
E
430.1063
Theia Vision, LLC*
Blacksburg
Software start-up for optical inspection machines
Nov 2017
N
523.99
Aeroprobe
Christiansburg
Provider of air data measurement tools
June 2017
E
100.3 
Modea
Blacksburg
Provider of web, application development and marketing analytics solutions
May 2017
E
550.1 
Spectrum Brands
Blacksburg
Pet, Home, and Garden division of consumer products manufacturer
April 2017
E
07.2817 
Qualtrax, Inc.
Blacksburg
Creator of compliance software
Feb 2017
E
352.0
TORC Robotics LLC
Blacksburg
Leader in self-driving vehicle solutionsDec 2016
E
200.2
Corning, Inc.
Christiansburg
Manufactures chemicals for use in catalytic converters
June 2016
E
00.8052
Polymer Solutions Inc.
Christiansburg
Laboratory and testing services for plastics and rubber manufacturers
June 2016
E
190.65 
VPT, Inc.
Blacksburg
Manufactures power components for use in avionics, military, and space applications
April 2016
E
161.0 
Inorganic Ventures
Christiansburg
Manufactures medical devices
April 2016
E
00.1 
Ozmo App
Blacksburg
Helps tech companies and their consumers solve any device issue quickly and effectively
January 2016
E
550.56
Java Productions
Blacksburg
Develops custom solutions for technology and business problems
January 2016
E
200.1
ProChem Inc.
Elliston
Provider of industrial water and wastewater treatment
November 2015
E
300.4
Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
Christiansburg
Manufactures and distributes lighting fixtures
May 2015
E
1006.015
Luna Innovations
Blacksburg
Research and engineering services
March 2015
E
00.5
Wolverine Advanced Materials
Blacksburg
Rubber coated material manufacturing
November 2014
E
9310.625
InMotion US
Blacksburg
Motors and drives for electric and hybrid vehicles
October 2014
E
105.0
TORC Robotics
Blacksburg
Tele-operated control and navigation solutions for unmanned vehicles and robotics
April 2014
E
82.5
Polymer Solutions
Christiansburg
 Laboratory, chemical analysis, physical testing,  December, 2013
E
5
2.9
Rackspace HostingBlacksburg Open cloud services; IT hosting operationJuly, 2013E1005.50
1901 GroupBlacksburgManaged IT services providerJanuary, 2013E450.13
Atomic AxisBlacksburgiOS development, mobile solutions and appsJanuary, 2013N300.15
BAE Systems Ordnance Systems*RadfordExplosive, propellants for the U.S. ArmyNovember, 2012N0240.00
DISH Network CorporationChristiansburgCustomer service centerOctober, 2012E2000.00
Aeroprobe CorporationChristiansburgHQ; Air and fluid flow instrumentation for aerospace, automotive, and wind energy marketsSeptember, 2012E403.00
HeyoBlacksburgSocial media company; applications and website developmentSeptember, 2012E500.10
TORC Technologies LLCBlacksburgTeleoperated control and navigation solutions for unmanned vehiclesJune, 2012E230.70
Inorganic VenturesChristiansburgHQ; Manufactures custom inorganic chemical blendsJanuary, 2012E211.30
Federal-Mogul CorporationBlacksburg Automotive engine bearing manufacturingOctober, 2011E5010.00
Backcountry.comBlacksburgOnline retailer of outdoor gear; East Coast fulfillment centerOctober, 2011N21620.50
CCS, Inc.ChristiansburgDesigns, manufactures, and integrates industrial and embedded computersApril, 2011E401.00
Prime PhotonicsBlacksburg Designs and manufactures photonic sensor systemsMarch, 2011E360.00
FoxGuard Solutions, Inc.ChristiansburgProvides compliance and cyber security solutions to critical infrastructure and key resources sectorsMarch, 2011E201.00
Qualtrax, Inc.ChristiansburgCompliance management softwareMarch, 2011E101.00
VTLS, Inc.Blacksburg HQ; visionary technology in library solutionsSeptember, 2010E250.00
Polymer Solutions IncorporatedBlacksburgLaboratory, chemical analysis, physical testing, research and development and litigation servicesJuly, 2010E150.30
United Pet GroupBlacksburgPet food manufacturingJune, 2010E703.00
AegisoundChristiansburgHearing-protection device manufacturing for the defense industryApril, 2010E500.10
DISH Network CorporationChristiansburgCall centerApril, 2010E1350.00
Rackspace HostingBlacksburg Open cloud services; IT hosting operationFebruary, 2010E250.06
Cobham Sensor Systems*BlacksburgIntegrated assemblies and subsystems for military aircraft, ground vehiclesSeptember, 2009E07.00
Intrexon CorporationBlacksburgBiotechnologyAugust, 2009E500.00
Harmonia, Inc.BlacksburgSoftware developmentJune, 2009E820.40
TORC Technologies LLCBlacksburgTeleoperated control and navigation solutions for unmanned vehiclesMay, 2009E190.20
Moog Components GroupBlacksburgMotion/fiber optic components for medical, industrial, aerospace, and defenseOctober, 2008E508.00
United Pet GroupBlacksburgManufactures FDA-approved pet foodJune, 2008E331.59
Aeroprobe CorporationBlacksburgDesigns, builds, and markets air flow instrumentation used in aerospace and wind energy marketsJune, 2008E170.16
Inorganic VenturesChristiansburgManufactures custom inorganic chemical blendsFebruary, 2008N463.03
LacTec USA*
Design/build computerized paint delivery systemsOctober, 2007N40.10
Envirosealed, Inc. Manufactures computer and printer enclosuresJanuary, 2007E200.25
Federal-Mogul CorporationBlacksburg Manufactures antifriction engine and replacement bearingsDecember, 2006E7112.73
MapTech, Inc.BlacksburgGIS software integrationDecember, 2006E00.50
New River Pharmaceuticals Inc.BlacksburgPharmaceutical research and developmentNovember, 2006E101.60
Micron Technology, Inc.BlacksburgSemiconductor processing laboratory; microelectronic engineeringOctober, 2006N00.75
Bluestone Industries, Inc.
Corporate HQ; Bituminous coal and lignite-surface miningAugust, 2006N80.50
United Pet GroupBlacksburg Manufactures FDA-approved pet foodJune, 2006E761.00
Generic Systems, Inc.
Designs/manufactures/installs robotic finishing/coating systemsMarch, 2006N152.00
Luna Innovations Inc.Blacksburg R&D; molecular technology and sensing solutionsMarch, 2006E201.00
ProChem Inc.EllistonWastewater treatment chemicals and equipmentDecember, 2005E201.90
ProChem Analytical, Inc.EllistonEnvironmental analysis, R&DDecember, 2005E310.90
Polymer Solutions IncorporatedBlacksburgLaboratory, chemical analysis, physical testing, research and development and litigation servicesDecember, 2005E62.20
Prestar Packaging Inc.ChristiansburgCorrugated packagingMay, 2005E200.72
Vision Point Systems, Inc.Blacksburg Computer consulting servicesMarch, 2005E750.29
Prime PhotonicsBlacksburgDesigns and manufactures photonic sensor systemsJanuary, 2005E150.50
Federal-Mogul CorporationBlacksburgManufactures antifriction engine and replacement bearingsAugust, 2004E025.00
Seibold SecurityChristiansburgManufactures and service security systemsJune, 2004E21.10
Hubbell Lighting, Inc.ChristiansburgManufactures and distribute lighting fixturesJune, 2004E501.50
Intrexon CorporationBlacksburg BiotechnologyJune, 2004N71.00
Eastern Companies
Collect and recycle tiresMay, 2004N300.00
Dish NetworkChristiansburgDirect satellite television, call centerMay, 2004E3000.00
Corning, Inc.ChristiansburgCelcor ceramic substrates (catalytic convertor applications)April, 2004E7715.50
MapTech, Inc.Blacksburg GIS software integrationDecember, 2003E50.75
Ferguson Enterprises Inc.*ChristiansburgDistribution center, HVAC equipmentSeptember, 2003E121.00
ESS TechnologiesBlacksburgCustom packaging equipmentJuly, 2003E100.70
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. Upholstered furnitureJune, 2003E150.00
Nueweb Inc. Interactive product display softwareMay, 2003E90.11
Federal-Mogul CorporationBlacksburg Antifriction engine bearingsApril, 2003E69.10
TECHLAB, Inc.BlacksburgDevelops, manufactures, and distributes medical diagnostic productsFebruary, 2003E02.00
ProChem Inc.EllistonWastewater treatment chemicals and equipmentJanuary, 2003E151.52
Luna EnergyBlacksburgFiber optic sensors for gas and oil industryApril, 2002E900.00
Luna Technologies Inc.BlacksburgOptical test instrumentsMarch, 2002E150.00
Corning, Inc.ChristiansburgCelcor ceramic substrates (catalytic convertor applications)July, 2001E020.00
Dish NetworkChristiansburgCall center, direct satellite televisionApril, 2001E6000.00
Lenzkes Clamping Tools Inc.Christiansburg Industrial clamping toolsMarch, 2001N1000.13
Wolverine Advanced MaterialsBlacksburg Automotive gasketsFebruary, 2001E012.00
Nueweb Inc.
Internet softwareAugust, 2000E250.00
Dish NetworkChristiansburgCall center, direct satellite televisionMarch, 2000N140016.00

Source: Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Announcement Database

Note:  This database tracks direct investments and new jobs created in Montgomery County, Virginia as a result of the announced plans of new or expanding companies. The data is based on announcements of planned employment creation and capital expenditures in Montgomery County by basic companies (manufacturers and non manufacturers with a substantial customer base outside the state). Many of the new facilities announced are not yet in operation. Some of the announced facilities may have opened and then subsequently closed.

The information indicates the kind of new economic activity occurring in the state; it does not measure total employment growth. Information is gathered from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Rules for documentation of announcements were established to ensure consistency of reported data. All information is obtained on a voluntary basis and no claim is made that the data are complete.

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