VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin is in Virginia Beach Friday afternoon to announce that Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) is expanding in the city, creating 350 new jobs.
ASC is investing $45.8 million to build an additional 250,000 square-foot building, according to a release from the city's department of economic development. The new building will be used for fabrication and finishing operations.
During the announcement, Governor Glenn Youngkin commented on the growth of Virginia thus far saying, "Virginia has recently become the ninth most desired state in the U.S., experiencing a surge in population with more people moving to the state than leaving. This growth has contributed to a record-high workforce, now totaling 270,000 more individuals employed than ever before in the history of the Commonwealth."
On Friday, Mayor Bobby Dyer also commented on the expansion saying,"Their continued growth will make them one of our city’s major employers, further solidifying Virginia Beach as a hub for advanced manufacturing and innovation. We are proud to support a company that exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship and the strength of our local economy."
