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MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY VIDEOS
MFG Industry Hub in the NRV
MFG Jobs in the NRV: Find Your Career
MFG Jobs in the NRV: Making Ideas Reality
Virginia’s New River Valley
PRIMARY SUB-SECTORS
CHEMICALS
PLASTICS & MATERIALS
AUTOMOTIVE
MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
Strategic Location
I-81 runs through the heart of the NRV, and the region has easy access to I-77 and I-64. This makes transportation to large distribution centers in the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest markets easy for many of the advanced manufacturing businesses in the area.
Workforce
The workforce is both entrepreneurial in spirit and loyal; employees tend to stay here for a long time. Plus, institutions like Virginia Tech, Radford University, and New River Community College provide ample researchers, upper-level talent, and technically skilled employees.
Business Community
The region’s diverse and innovative business community is very collaborative. Home to many foreign-based corporations and technology companies, organizations in the NRV benefit from an approachable network of professionals.
“Though H&V has 7 plants in the U.S., the NRV location has repeatedly been selected for strategic expansions due to the state and local government support and the skilled and cooperative workforce in the area.”
Vince Hatcher, Plant Manager at Hollingsworth & Vose
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ASSETS
CAREER & TECHNICAL TRAINING
NRV Public Schools
Career & Technical Education in the NRV public schools flourishes due to partnership with companies that provide students with enhanced skills development and career awareness.
New River Community College
- Engineering Design Technology Associate’s Degree
- Engineering Design Technology Certificate
- Instrumentation and Control Automation Associate’s Degree
- Advanced Manufacturing: Instrumentation and Control Automation Certificate
- Machine Technology Associate’s Degree
- Industrial Maintenance Certificate
- Machine Shop Operations Diploma
- Machine Operations Certificate
- Computerized Numerical Control Certificate
- Mechatronics Fundamentals Certificate
“Volvo Trucks appreciates the craftsmanship and pride in manufacturing seen here in the New River Valley. Our workers are highly capable, fully engaged, and have a sense of innovation in building all of the premier quality Volvo Trucks sold in the North American market. The warm spirit and welcoming environment of the NRV makes it easy to be an international business in this area.”
Franky Marchand, Vice President & GM of Volvo Trucks NRV Plant
Recent Industry News:
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Onward NRV2023-09-06 10:18:502023-09-06 10:18:50MOVA Technologies Opens R & D Facility in Pulaski
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Onward NRV2023-07-21 08:00:052023-07-19 14:07:47Two NRV Companies Graduate from VALET Trade Accelerator Program
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Onward NRV2023-06-13 18:28:442023-06-13 18:28:44Grucci to Expand and Create 45 Jobs in Pulaski County
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