$20 million investment relocates Anthony® brand production from California to Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the Dover Food Retail family of companies will invest more than $20 million to expand its Virginia operations by relocating its Anthony® brand manufacturing from Sylmar, California, to its Chesterfield County campus. The expansion is expected to create over 300 new jobs, reinforcing Virginia’s leadership in advanced manufacturing.
The Chesterfield facility will significantly broaden its production, with skilled workers manufacturing commercial glass refrigerator and freezer doors and frames for food retailers across North America and beyond.
“Dover Food Retail’s move from California to Virginia is an incredible endorsement of the Commonwealth as a hub for advanced manufacturing,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “With 300 new jobs created by this investment, Virginia continues to be the best place in the nation to grow a business, create opportunity, and build a future.”
“Dover Food Retail is doubling down on the Commonwealth with their expansion in Chesterfield County,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “By expanding here, Dover is opening new opportunities to leverage the ports, highways, and railways that drive American commerce.”
Paul Sindoni, President of Dover Food Retail, said: “We are excited to continue our growth journey in Virginia. This investment will bring state-of-the-art equipment to our factories, expand R&D laboratories, create a parts hub, and establish our new distribution center of excellence. We are building on our U.S.-based manufacturing foundation while delivering innovative, high-quality products to our customers.”
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with Chesterfield County to secure the project. Governor Youngkin approved a $900,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist with the expansion. VEDP will also support job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which provides funding and consultative services to support recruitment and training for new employees.
Dover Food Retail, through its brands Anthony® and Hillphoenix®, is a leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration systems, display cases, glass and freezer doors, and specialty products. With more than 3,000 employees, the company serves a global customer base and is a subsidiary of Dover Corporation.
Contact:
Tyler Levinson
Communications Specialist, VEDP
tlevinson@vedp.org
