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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

UK-Based WB Alloys Plans Danville, Virginia, Manufacturing Operations

07/29/2025
UK-based WB Alloys, a welding and cutting solutions provider, plans to establish operations in Danville, Virginia. The $6.6 million project is expected to create 30 jobs.

The company’s new 10,000-square-foot production facility, located at the Cyber Park, will specialize in wire alloy production for the Navy and Department of Defense.

“WB Alloys is proud to establish our U.S. base of operations in Danville, Virginia, reinforcing our global manufacturing footprint and commitment to the American market,” said WB USA President & WB Alloy Group Managing Director Paul Houston. “This strategic expansion will enable us to further develop and localize key production lines to serve both commercial and defense sectors across the United States.”

To support the project Governor Youngkin approved an $80,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund. Additionally, Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) will support?WB Alloy’s job creation through 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.

“We welcome WB Alloys and look forward to the growth and success they’ll achieve in the Commonwealth,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “In addition to quality jobs and long-term opportunity to our communities, this investment reflects Virginia’s reputation as a premier destination for global innovation and manufacturing.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with the Danville-Pittsylvania County Regional Industrial Facility Authority, Pittsylvania County, the City of Danville, and the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance to secure the project.

“Congratulations to WB Alloys on choosing Danville, Virginia, for their expansion into the United States,” noted Southern Virginia Regional Alliance Executive Director Linda Green. “Welding, machining and 3D printing are foundational strengths in our region, and as a key supplier, WB Alloys adds to the growing ecosystem of advanced materials that supports both industry and national defense. Investments through the Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, along with the attraction of foreign direct investment like?FasTech, are positioning this region as a leader in precision manufacturing. With the U.S. Navy’s Center for Excellence in Additive Manufacturing and the Advanced Training in Defense Manufacturing program, the area is rapidly building a robust supply chain and a skilled workforce—creating a strong economic future for your company to flourish in this emerging sector.”

WB Alloys specializes in the manufacturing of high-performance alloy wire for welding wire-based metal 3D printed components. In addition to consumables, the company designs and produces advanced closed-loop weld monitoring systems and WAAM/DED additive manufacturing equipment.

“This project really shows what can happen when we all pull in the same direction,” added Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority Chairman Lee Vogler. “It took teamwork from the local level all the way up to the state—from the City, the County, and RIFA to the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance, VEDP, and Governor Youngkin’s office. Everyone played a part in making this happen. We’re excited to welcome WB Alloys to the region and the jobs and opportunities they will bring. It’s another example of how our area is gaining a reputation for getting things done. Our comeback is just getting started. We’re building something special here, and this project is a big part of that momentum.”

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