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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company Expands Virginia Beach, Virginia, Operations

06/17/2025
Acoustical Sheetmetal Company, a manufacturer of highly engineered steel and aluminum enclosures for the power generation industry, plans to expand its operations in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The $45.8 million project is expected to create 350 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of a new 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located at the Virginia Beach Innovation Park.

“ASC is proud to announce our continued expansion in partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia and City of Virginia Beach who have supported our significant business expansion since 2019,” said ASC CEO Margaret Shaia. “This next phase of our expansion will allow us to continue to execute our strategy as the leader in power generation integration, again doubling our capacity in a very dynamic and fast paced environment supporting the data center industry. In conjunction with our expansion, ASC will continue to provide opportunities for leadership development and expanded skills training driving enhanced standards of living for our dedicated workforce. Our employees are the foundation of what ASC values and we remain focused on providing further opportunities for their success.”

To support the project Governor Youngkin approved a $1.75 million grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund. Additionally the City of Virginia Beach provided a $921,869.40 land purchase discount, and the Virginia Beach Economic Development Authority provided a local cash grant of $828,130.60.

“This latest investment reflects the kind of partnership we strive for in the Commonwealth—where businesses, local leaders, and the community work together to create lasting opportunity,” noted Secretary Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “We’re proud to support ASC as they grow and invest in our region, bringing hundreds of good jobs and helping to shape a strong economic future for the people of Virginia Beach.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with the City of Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance on the project.

“The Hampton Roads Alliance congratulates Acoustical Sheetmetal Company on their significant expansion in Virginia Beach,” added Hampton Roads Alliance President & CEO Douglas L. Smith. “This investment is a testament to the strength of our region’s advanced manufacturing sector and the skilled workforce that supports it. We are proud to support the City of Virginia Beach and partners like Acoustical Sheetmetal Company as they?continue to?invest in high-quality jobs and strengthen the regional economy.”

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company provides on-site power integration for large-scale data centers. The company offers sound-attenuated and weather-protective packaging for on-site power generation equipment, with products ranging from economical skin-tight enclosures to entire multi-unit power plants.

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