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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Carry-On Trailer Expands Westmoreland County, Virginia, Production Complex

11/09/2018
Carry-On Trailer, Inc., a leading manufacturer of steel and utility trailers, will invest $1.6 million to expand its facility in Westmoreland County, Virginia. The company expects to create 42 jobs.

The company offers utility, cargo, horse, livestock, and specialty trailers along with a full replacement parts program. With corporate headquarters in Lavonia, Georgia and seven manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the United States, the company boasts nationwide coverage and an award-winning customer service department. Carry-On Trailer employs 208 throughout Virginia, with 198 employees reporting to the Westmoreland County facility.

“Carry-On Trailer is grateful for the assistance of Westmoreland County, the Northern Neck Planning District Commission, and the Commonwealth of Virginia for helping us meet our current demand for utility trailers and expand into new markets,” said Carry-On Trailer President Dana Goff. “We are proud to have continued growth since Carry-On Trailer’s formation in 1996, and we look forward to the expansion at our Montross location.”

As an incentive, Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Westmoreland County and the Northern Neck Planning District Commission to secure the project for Virginia. Governor Northam approved a $125,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Westmoreland County with the project. Carry-On Trailer is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, as well as Sales and Use tax exemptions on manufacturing equipment. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

“Industry-leading manufacturers like Carry-On Trailer are drawn to the Northern Neck for its competitive operating costs and high quality of life, and we are thrilled that the company has experienced such incredible growth in Westmoreland County,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball.

“Virginia’s manufacturing sector is an important engine for economic development in rural communities across our Commonwealth, and it is an honor to partner with companies like Carry-On Trailer that catalyze industry growth and job creation,” said Governor Ralph Northam.

Chairman of the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors Darryl Fisher said, “Growth at Carry-On Trailer means nearby additional training opportunities and jobs for our citizens. Westmoreland County is grateful for the assistance of the Northern Neck Planning District Commission and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership in realizing this important business expansion in our county.”

“By expanding its Westmoreland facility, Carry-On Trailer is doing its best to fulfill its ‘A Trailer in Every Driveway’ slogan,” remarked Senator Ryan T. McDougle. “Carry-On Trailer’s decision to expand is another indicator of the revitalization of America’s manufacturing economy. Their decision to expand in Westmoreland demonstrates that Virginia is leading the way in quality manufacturing and is a tribute to their workers here in Westmoreland. This is great news for the Northern Neck and for Virginia.”

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