Wire arc additive manufacturing startup Radian Forge plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Portsmouth, Virginia. The $10.5 million project is expected to create 53 jobs.
“Radian Forge’s decision to grow in Portsmouth reflects a clear mission alignment with the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Radian Forge CEO Jeff Yeager. “The region’s shipbuilding heritage, technical workforce, and direct access to the fleet make it the right place to scale advanced manufacturing capabilities that matter to national defense. This investment strengthens the maritime industrial base, reduces supply-chain vulnerabilities, accelerates delivery of mission-critical components, and reinforces a community with deep roots in supporting the defense workforce.”
To support the project, Governor Spanberger approved a $265,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program…