Virginia Steel and Fabrication Expands Bland County, Virginia, Operations

Area Development News Desk

08/10/2026

Steel fabricator Virginia Steel and Fabrication, Inc. plans to expand its operations in Bastian, Virginia. The $3.6 million project is expected to create 52 jobs in Bland County.

The investment at the company’s existing facility will include the installation of fully automated manufacturing equipment and infrastructure upgrades.

“This investment is first and foremost an investment in the people of Southwest Virginia. We are creating careers that provide long-term opportunities, advanced technical skills, and a future for families right here at home while working alongside our educational, community, and state partners to strengthen the region’s manufacturing workforce,” said Virginia Steel and Fabrication, Inc. Directors Shaun Huffman and Blake Ray. “Southwest Virginia helped build America. For generations, the coal from these mountains powered our nation, and today, this region is helping build its future through advanced manufacturing and skilled trades. We are grateful to Governor Spanberger, the Commonwealth, and our local partners for recognizing what we have always known: when you invest in rural Virginia, you invest in some of the hardest-working, most capable people anywhere in the country.”

To support the project Governor Spanberger approved a $200,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

“Companies like Virginia Steel are well positioned to grow, reach customers efficiently, and compete in markets across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond,” noted Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery. “This expansion is an example of how local and regional leadership, industry, and state partners are coming together to drive economic growth in every corner of the Commonwealth. Virginia Steel’s commitment to advances in manufacturing will improve its production capabilities while supporting the continued growth of Bland County and the surrounding region.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with Bland County, the Mount Rogers Regional Partnership, and the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission to secure the project.

“We are grateful for Virginia Steel’s continued investment in our communities and appreciate the company’s commitment to growing in Southwest Virginia,” added Mount Rogers Regional Partnership Deputy Director Rebecca Fisher. “This expansion creates quality jobs, strengthens our regional economy, and reflects what can be achieved when local, regional, and state partners work together to support business growth.”

Virginia Steel and Fabrication provides custom steel fabrication, welding, and steel purchasing services for commercial and industrial construction projects. The company specializes in structural steel fabrication and related manufacturing services for commercial and industrial customers.

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