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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

LEGO Group Plans Prince George County, Virginia, Warehousing Operations

05/12/2025
Danish construction toy production company LEGO Group plans to establish operations in Prince George County, Virginia. The $366 million project is expected to create 305 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of a 2,000,000-square-foot warehouse on 8800 Wells Station Road at the Crosspointe Business Centre.

“Our regional distribution center is a strategic complement to the factory we are currently constructing in Virginia,” said LEGO Group Chief Operations Officer Carsten Rasmussen. “Both facilities will ensure that we have the manufacturing and distribution capacity to continue to meet long-term growth in the Americas for years to come, while helping to reduce lead times and our environmental impact through a shortened supply chain. We remain grateful for the continued support from the Commonwealth of Virginia and look forward to bringing more play experiences to children in the region and around the world.”

To support the project Governor Youngkin approved a $2.53 million grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund. Additionally, Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) will provide support through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, which offers consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs in order to support employee recruitment and training activities.

“As a global brand that sparks imagination in children everywhere, the LEGO Group’s decision to expand in Virginia underscores the strength of our communities and the talent of our people,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “This investment brings high-quality jobs to Prince George County and reflects our broader commitment to building healthy, vibrant communities.”

The company is eligible to receive benefits from the Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Zone Grant Program. The program is designed to incentivize companies to locate new maritime-related employment centers or expand existing centers to encourage growth of The Port of Virginia. The Virginia Port Authority administers these grants.

“The LEGO Group is expanding its investment, and in doing so, further securing its future as part of Virginia’s growing corporate community,” added Virginia Port Authority CEO and Executive Director Stephen A. Edwards. “The Port of Virginia is investing in parallel to ensure we can meet the demand that this type of expansion requires. This announcement shows the confidence the LEGO Group has in Virginia and the port’s ability to safely and sustainably move its cargo to world markets for years to come. The LEGO Group is a valued port user, and we welcome the opportunity to work with its team to ensure even greater success.”

VEDP worked with Prince George County and Virginia's Gateway Region to secure the project.

“We make things, and we move things here in the Gateway Region, and the LEGO Group’s decision to establish this major distribution center is a testament to our strategic location and world-class infrastructure,” said Virginia’s Gateway Region President and CEO Keith Boswell. “With direct access to key transportation corridors, they join a growing list of top brands like Amazon, Walmart, Aldi and Delhaize America that rely on our region to efficiently move products to market. We are thrilled to welcome the LEGO Group and look forward to the economic growth and job opportunities this investment will bring to our communities.”

LEGO Group manufactures Lego-branded toys, consisting mostly of interlocking ABS plastic and rubber bricks. The company has also built amusement parks, Legoland, and operates numerous retail stores.

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