KEY & EMERGING INDUSTRIES

ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING

KEY & EMERGING INDUSTRIES

ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING

Manufacturing facility in Richmond, Virginia

Altria manufacturing facility

With convenient logistics, low operating costs, and a robust labor pool, it’s no wonder well-known brands and pioneering entrepreneurs choose Richmond to manufacture their products.

Why Richmond

VAST TALENT PIPELINE

Richmond is the place to build a dynamic workforce, whether you need skilled labor in your warehouse or engineers to take control of your robotics operations. Our region is home to over 33,000 people working in manufacturing. With multiple manufacturing certification programs through the Community College Workforce Alliance and specialized programs like the Materials and Manufacturing Research Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, your company will find a pipeline of workers across skill levels and disciplines.

ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE

Streamline your logistics with easy access to major interstates, freight rail, Richmond Marine Terminal, and Richmond International Airport.

EFFICIENT UTILITIES

Situated on the James River, Richmond’s wastewater facility is the largest in the state and can treat 140 million gallons of combined wastewater and stormwater per day. In addition, our reliable electric utility has rates below the national average.

Key Employers

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2

MAJOR INTERSTATES (I-95 AND
I-64) IN CITY

2023

Source:
Richmond Department of Economic Development

33,000

MANUFACTURING WORKERS IN REGION

2022

Source:
Greater Richmond Partnership

Top 10

STATE FOR MANUFACTURING

2023

Source:
Site Selection Magazine

SUCCESS STORIES

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Grenova is a Richmond-based sustainable biotech firm that designs, develops, and manufactures devices that wash and sterilize contaminated pipette tips for reuse.

Interested in growing your advanced manufacturing company in Richmond, Virginia? Reach out to Richmond Economic Development.

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Statia Gibson

BUSINESS INVESTMENT & JOB CREATION

804.646.6737
Statia.Gibson@rva.gov

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Jacquelyn Craft

BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION