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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Modine Expands Buena Vista, Virginia, Operations

11/15/2025
Modine, a company specializing in thermal management technology and solutions, plans to expand its operations in Buena Vista, Virginia. The $19.6 million project is expected to create 57 jobs in Rockbridge County.

The investment will include warehouse, office, and testing facility construction, as well as new machinery and equipment transfer.

“Modine is proud of our long partnership with the City of Buena Vista, having operated our manufacturing facility here for more than 60 years. We are excited to build on that legacy with this new investment in our operations and testing facilities,” said Modine Heating General Manager Matt Niebur. “We are grateful for the strong partnership and support we have received from local and state authorities. Their collaboration has been essential for our continued growth and success in Virginia.”

To support the project Governor Youngkin approved a $300,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund. Modine’s job creation will be supported 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. VJIP is state funded, demonstrating Virginia’s commitment to enhancing job opportunities for citizens.

“With this expansion from Modine, things are really heating up in the City of Buena Vista,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “Investments like this, especially from a business that has called Virginia home for decades, shows that there is no better place than Virginia to grow a manufacturing business. As demand for thermal management technology rises, Modine and the Commonwealth are rising to the challenge.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with the City of Buena Vista and the Shenandoah Valley Partnership to secure the project for Virginia.

“Modine’s ongoing investment is a powerful testament to the resilience and dedication of both the company and the City of Buena Vista,” added Shenandoah Valley Partnership Executive Director Jay A. Langston. “The company has consistently invested in the city, creating new jobs and economic growth. Simultaneously, the city has proactively listened to its existing businesses, facilitating an excellent climate that benefits both parties. We are thrilled that the Buena Vista facility will additionally become the headquarters of its heating division.”

Modine provides heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions for various industries including commercial vehicles, construction, and data centers.

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