July 11, 2007 DUFFIELD, VIRGINIA - Rogers
Foam announces that it will locate a manufacturing facility in the
Duffield Regional Industrial Park.
The $1.4 million project will create 50 jobs in the Midpaco building
in Duffield.
Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Rogers Foam has been
fabricating engineered foam products for custom applications for
more than 60 years. Industries served include automotive, high-tech,
medical, consumer products, transportation, sports and leisure,
and military. The company employs more than 500 people at facilities
in the U.S., Mexico and Asia.
“Fifty new jobs for Southwest Virginia is certainly a great
win for the region,” said Governor Kaine. “The proximity
to one of the Rogers Foam Corporation’s major customers, as
well as the trained workforce in the area, brought this impressive
global company to Virginia.”
“Rogers Foam Corporation has built a reputation for innovative
engineering solutions, uncompromising quality, and exemplary customer
service for nearly 60 years,” said Matthew H. Rogers, PhD,
Owner/Director, Rogers Foam Corporation. “Virginia’s
favorable business climate, strategic location, skilled workforce,
and proximity to major customers were all important in our decision
to invest in a new plant in Duffield. We look forward to a beneficial
partnership with Scott County and the State of Virginia as we expand
our operations to better serve existing customers and support our
future growth.”
The Scott County Economic Development Authority worked with the
Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Virginia Coalfield
Economic Development Authority to secure the project for Virginia.
The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization
Commission approved $100,000 in Tobacco Region Opportunity Funds.
The LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, the Duffield Development
Authority, and the Tennessee Valley Authority also provided assistance.
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance will support the
project with training assistance through its Workforce Services
Jobs Investment Program.
