RINGANA Establishes First U.S. Headquarters in Roanoke, Virginia

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026 by Nicole Shakir, Managing Editor of Expansion Solutions Magazine

RINGANA establishes headquarters in Virginia

Austrian Life Sciences Compaany to Invest $85 Million and Create 435 New Jobs

RICHMOND, Va. (June 15, 2026) — RINGANA, an Austrian life sciences company known for skincare, nutritional supplements and functional beverages, will invest $85 million over the next five years to establish its first U.S. headquarters, production and distribution facility in the City of Roanoke.

The project will create 435 new jobs across the region and mark a major milestone in RINGANA’s international growth strategy as the company expands its presence into the United States.

The brand-new campus will be located at Blue Ridge Commerce Park in Roanoke and will serve as RINGANA’s North American production and distribution hub.

Project Highlights

$85 million investment over five years
435 new jobs expected in the Roanoke Region
First U.S. headquarters for RINGANA
New production and distribution facility in Roanoke
Location at Blue Ridge Commerce Park
Facility to support skincare, nutritional supplements and functional beverages
Site will include research and development capabilities
Project supported by the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program
$5 million grant approved from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund

RINGANA Selects Roanoke for North American Growth

RINGANA’s new Roanoke facility will serve as the company’s North American production and distribution hub, supporting full availability of its skincare products, nutritional supplements and functional beverages across the United States.

In addition to manufacturing and warehousing operations, the site will include research and development capabilities to support future innovation and product development.

“RINGANA’s decision to establish its first U.S. facility in Virginia underscores the Commonwealth’s reputation as a welcoming, premier destination for international investment,” said Governor Abigail Spanberger. “With our world-class workforce, strong apprenticeship and career training programs, and unwavering commitment to supporting global companies in a global marketplace, Virginia offers the ideal environment for businesses to grow and succeed in the United States. We are excited to welcome this state-of-the-art facility to Roanoke and look forward to the hundreds of career opportunities this partnership will create for Virginians.”

Investment Supports Advanced Manufacturing and Distribution

The investment reflects the Roanoke Region’s competitive advantages for international companies seeking to scale manufacturing, distribution and innovation operations in the United States.

“RINGANA’s investment in the City of Roanoke reflects the region’s competitive advantages for companies seeking to scale manufacturing and distribution operations in the United States,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery. “The Roanoke Region provides an ideal platform for growth, especially for international investors aiming to achieve national reach. We are proud to support this investment, the region, the reuse of an existing facility, and the high-quality jobs coming to the community.”

The company’s expansion into Virginia follows Governor Spanberger’s February meeting with RINGANA leadership to discuss the potential new facility and the company’s connection to Virginia’s skilled workforce.

RINGANA Expands U.S. Presence Following International Growth

Founded in Austria, RINGANA has built a strong presence in Europe and has expanded into Mexico, Colombia and Peru. The company currently employs more than 800 people globally and distributes products across most of Europe as well as parts of Central and South America.

“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.”

The U.S. expansion reflects growing global demand for premium, science-based and sustainable skincare and nutritional products.

Roanoke Leaders Welcome New Jobs and Investment

Local and regional leaders said the project will strengthen Roanoke’s economy while creating new workforce opportunities in advanced manufacturing, research, distribution and life sciences.

“RINGANA’s investment in Roanoke is an investment in the future of dynamic advanced manufacturing and workforce opportunities,” said Roanoke Mayor Joseph Cobb. “RINGANA is a creative and environmentally friendly workplace, and their proximity to the nearby DayTec Career Technical Education Center will inspire students to consider new pathways to success. We are excited to welcome RINGANA to our city and region.”

“Successes like RINGANA happen when a region is aligned, collaborative, and ready to compete on a global stage,” said Roanoke Regional Partnership President and CEO John Hull. “Throughout this recruitment effort, partners and leaders across the Roanoke Region came together to showcase the assets that make this region special, including its robust innovation ecosystem. We are grateful for the collaboration that made this possible and excited to begin a long and successful partnership with RINGANA.”

“This new addition to our growing city will bring hundreds of much-needed, stable employment opportunities,” said Delegate Sam Rasoul. “The regional investment to bring RINGANA to the Star City to develop their North American hub will benefit our community greatly for years to come. I look forward to welcoming them to Roanoke in the near future.”

Virginia Talent Accelerator Program to Support Hiring

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Regional Partnership to secure the project for Virginia. Governor Spanberger approved a $5 million grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Roanoke with the project.

Support for RINGANA’s job creation will also be provided through the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program, which has been ranked the No. 1 Customized Workforce Training Program in the country by Business Facilities for three consecutive years and by Area Development in 2025.

Created by VEDP in collaboration with higher education partners, the program provides customized workforce training and recruitment solutions tailored to a company’s operations, equipment, standards and culture. Services are provided at no cost to qualified new and expanding companies as an incentive for job creation.