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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

VFP Expands Virginia, Manufacturing Operations

09/27/2024
VFP Inc., a producer of custom-designed enclosures used to protect critical infrastructure for telecommunications, public safety radio, data centers, and utility projects, plans to expand its operations in Scott County, Virginia. The $5 million project is expected to create 50 jobs.

“In 2025, VFP will celebrate 60 years of excellence in building design and manufacturing, providing quality pre-manufactured structures to the telecommunications, data center, utility, public safety, and broadband industries,” said President and CEO of VFP Inc. Scott File. “Since relocating to Scott County over 25 years ago, VFP has experienced continued growth across all market sectors. VFP attributes this success to the loyalty and talent of our employee-owners who share the common goal of supplying industry leading, quality products and services to our valued customers. VFP is grateful to be in Scott County with an available workforce and local talent who can meet our vast manufacturing needs,” he said. We owe special thanks for the continued support and assistance received over the years from local, regional, and state agencies.”

To support the project Governor Youngkin approved a $75,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund.

In addition, support for VFP Inc.’s job creation will be provided through the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program. The program, created by VEDP in collaboration with higher education partners, accelerates new facility startups through the direct delivery of recruitment and training services that are fully customized to a company’s unique products, processes, equipment, standards and culture. All program services are provided at no cost to qualified new and expanding companies as an incentive for job creation.

“We are committed to a best-in-class business environment to attract and retain companies like VFP, Inc., that have an impact in multiple market sectors,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “The top-rated talent in Virginia helps companies like VFP thrive.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with Scott County to secure the project.

“VFP, Inc. has consistently contributed to the local economy in Scott County through the creation of initial jobs and investment and expanding their facility five times over the past 20 plus years,” added Scott County Economic Development Chairman Roger Fraysier. “We appreciate the new jobs and investment that this expansion provides to the county and the region.”

VFP Inc. manufactures custom building solutions designed to protect critical equipment. The company manufactures a variety of products ranging from heavyweight concrete to lightweight, flexible metal shelters that can be customized.

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