Virginia attracted more than $115 million in announced corporate investment during the first half of June, with projects spanning advanced manufacturing, clean energy, aerospace technology, and headquarters operations that are expected to create more than 1,000 new jobs statewide.
RINGANA Establishes First U.S. HQ In Roanoke
RINGANA will invest $85 million over the next five years to build its first U.S. headquarters, production, and distribution facility at the Blue Ridge Commerce Park in Roanoke, Virginia. The Austrian life sciences company known for skincare and nutritional products will create 435 new jobs across the region.
The Roanoke facility will serve as RINGANA’s North American production and distribution hub. In addition to manufacturing and warehousing operations, the site will also include research and development capabilities to support future innovation and product development.
“Following the highly successful establishment of our brand in the European market and our major successes in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru, we are excited to bring RINGANA to the USA,” said RINGANA Founder and CEO Andreas Wilfinger. “We are convinced that our freshness philosophy will inspire American customers just as much. The location in Roanoke is perfect for our plans; in addition to its excellent location, we also found an exceptionally suitable property. We were welcomed with open arms by the local community and the authorities working there, which gave us a very positive feeling about a long-term collaboration.”…