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Solstice Advanced Materials Expands Chesterfield County, Virginia, Manufacturing Operations

01/16/2026
Solstice Advanced Materials Inc., a specialty chemicals and materials company, plans to expand operations in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The $220 million project is expected to create 100 jobs.

The company’s existing manufacturing facility, located on Woods Edge Road, produces a variety of fibers used in ballistic body and vehicle armor.

“Solstice Advanced Materials has a long history of investment and innovation in Virginia, and these investments reflect the confidence we have in the Commonwealth as a partner,” said Solstice Advanced Materials President and CEO David Sewell. “Our ballistic fiber technologies play an essential role in protecting service members and first responders across the country. We deeply appreciate Governor Youngkin’s strong support for an increased investment in the talented Virginia workforce that enables us to meet growing customer demand for that offering.”

To support the project Governor Youngkin approved a performance-based grant of $2 million from the Virginia Investment Performance Grant, an incentive that encourages continued capital investment by existing Virginia companies. The Governor also approved a $1.5 million grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Chesterfield County with the project.

Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) will support?Solstice’s job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs in order to support employee recruitment and training activities. As a business incentive supporting economic development, VJIP reduces the human resource costs of new and expanding companies. 

“Solstice’s commitment to Chesterfield is a win for the Commonwealth and for our advanced manufacturing ecosystem,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “Virginia’s reliable infrastructure, pro-business climate, and world-class workforce give innovators the confidence to scale critical technologies right here at home.”

Solstice Advanced Materials, spun off from Honeywell in late 2025, creates high-performance solutions for critical industries like HVAC/R (refrigerants), semiconductors, data centers, alternative energy, defense, and healthcare packaging, known for brands like Solstice® and Spectra®.

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