QualiChem Expands Salem, Virginia, Operations
05/16/2025
The investment will include the relocation of the company’s administrative offices and laboratory operations to a newly acquired office building at 616 Idaho Street.
“Our new headquarters is the latest step in our multi-year investment plan to support our continued growth in North America and around the world,” said QualiChem President Tim Davis. “The facility will include modern office space and a world-class laboratory designed to optimize daily collaboration, enhance innovation and attract top talent. This move represents our commitment to providing the highest level of performance for our customers.”
The project is being supported by 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.
“QualiChem’s expansion highlights the strength of Virginia’s advanced manufacturing sector and the strategic value of investing in modern research and development capabilities,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “The company’s ongoing growth underscores the Commonwealth’s ability to support businesses at every stage.”
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with the City of Salem and the Roanoke Regional Partnership to secure the project.
“Congratulations to QualiChem, a company that has expanded many times successfully in the City of Salem,” added Executive Director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership John Hull. “QualiChem is another great example of the level of industrial diversity that is represented by the region’s manufacturing community. QualiChem’s continued expansion is evidence of a supportive, business forward environment.”
QualiChem is a producer of metalworking fluids used for production and fabrication of metal components for industries such as aerospace, medical and automotive. The company also offers a division for water treatment blending services.
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