PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — On Wednesday, November 13, Governor Youngkin announced over 2,000 jobs will be coming to Pittsylvania County with a $1.35 billion investment in a new tech manufacturing facility.
“This historic $1.35 billion investment by Microporous in Pittsylvania County marks a new chapter in Virginia’s incredible advanced manufacturing story,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “This project not only brings over 2,000 new jobs to Southside Virginia but also positions the Commonwealth at the forefront of our nation’s resurgence in manufacturing. Microporous’ decision to establish their new facility here underscores Virginia’s competitive advantages and our commitment to leading the way in innovative industries.”
Microporous LLC is a leading manufacturer of battery separators and engineered materials based in Tennessee. The new facility will expand the company’s capability to develop battery separators for lithium-ion batteries which are used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and industrial, and consumer electronics applications.
Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina for the 500,000 square feet ‘Megasite.’
“With the new facility in Berry Hill, Microporous is taking a major step toward the future of energy storage technology,” said Microporous CEO John Reeves.“We extend our deepest gratitude to the Department of Energy, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Pittsylvania County, and the City of Danville for their incredible support and collaboration in making this project possible. Microporous is dedicated to developing the local workforce, investing in the community to improve opportunities for the local economy, and creating a better tomorrow for everyone.”
The project is set to complete two phases on the first site or “Lot 1,” with a possible expansion on “Lot 2” being considered in the future.
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the Danville-Pittsylvania County Regional Industrial Facility Authority, Pittsylvania County, the City of Danville, the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance, the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, and the General Assembly’s Major Employment and Investment Project Approval Commission (MEI Commission) to secure the project for Virginia.
2,015 new jobs are expected in the region when the project is complete.