Austria-Based RINGANA Plans Roanoke, Virginia, Operations

Area Development News Desk

06/17/2026

Austria-based life sciences company RINGANA plans to establish operations in Roanoke, Virginia. The $85 million project is expected to create 435 jobs.

The investment will include construction of the company’s first U.S. headquarters, located at the Blue Ridge Commerce Park, which will serve as a North American hub for manufacturing, warehousing, research and development, and distribution of skincare products, nutritional supplements, and functional beverages.

“Following the highly successful establishment of our brand in the European market and our major successes in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru, we are excited to bring RINGANA to the USA,” said Andreas Wilfinger, Founder and CEO of RINGANA. “We are convinced that our freshness philosophy will inspire American customers just as much. The location in Roanoke is perfect for our plans; in addition to its excellent location, we also found an exceptionally suitable property. We were welcomed with open arms by the local community and the authorities working there, which gave us a very positive feeling about a long-term collaboration.”

To support the project Governor Abigail Spanberger approved a $5 million grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund. Support for?RINGANA’s job creation will be provided through the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program, ranked the number one Customized Workforce Training Program in the country by Area Development in 2025. The program, created by VEDP in collaboration with higher education partners, provides training and recruitment solutions that are customized to a company’s unique operations, equipment, standards, and culture. All program services are provided at no cost to qualified new and expanding companies as an incentive for job creation.

“RINGANA’s investment in the city of Roanoke reflects the region’s competitive advantages for companies seeking to scale manufacturing and distribution operations in the United States,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery. “The Roanoke Region provides an ideal platform for growth, especially for international investors aiming to achieve national reach. We are proud to support this investment, the region, the reuse of an existing facility, and the high-quality jobs coming to the community.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Regional Partnership to secure the project.

“Successes like RINGANA happen when a region is aligned, collaborative, and ready to compete on a global stage,” added John Hull, President and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. “Throughout this recruitment effort, partners and leaders across the Roanoke Region came together to showcase the assets that make this region special, including its robust innovation ecosystem. We are grateful for the collaboration that made this possible and excited to begin a long and successful partnership with RINGANA.”

RINGANA develops and manufactures skincare products, nutritional supplements, and functional beverages. The company’s operations include research, product development, manufacturing, and direct distribution to consumers in international markets.

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