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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Ashworth Bros. Upgrades Winchester, Virginia, Production Operations

11/15/2025
Ashworth Bros., Inc., a company specializing in manufacturing and servicing conveyor belts, plans to upgrade its operations in Winchester, Virginia.

The $1.9 million project will support new automation processes at the company’s existing conveyor belt manufacturing facility.

"We are proud to invest in the growth and adaptability of our workforce. With the support of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, retraining 31 of our dedicated employees ensures we remain competitive, innovative, and ready to meet the evolving demands of our industry,” said Paul Nunes, Ashworth Bros., Inc. CEO & President. “This initiative reflects our commitment to both our people and the Commonwealth of Virginia."

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with the City of Winchester to secure the project and will support Ashworth Bros., Inc.’s job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, 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. VJIP is state-funded, demonstrating Virginia’s commitment to enhancing job opportunities for citizens.

“The City of Winchester Economic Development Authority is proud to support Ashworth Bros. as they further invest into our community,” noted City of Winchester Economic Development Authority Director Jeff Buettner. “This $1.9 million investment, enabled with assistance from VEDP’s Virginia Jobs Investment Program, will strengthen our local economy by developing our local workforce and providing high quality, in-demand manufacturing positions in Winchester.”

Ashworth Bros. is the only conveyor belt company that manufactures and services both metal and plastic belting for straight running, turn-curve, and self-stacking spirals. The company primarily serves the food processing and industrial sectors.

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