New careers envisioned with growth of design products organization in Pittsylvania County
CHATHAM, Va. (WDBJ) – J&J Truck Gross sales, Inc., a significant responsibility truck revenue and building devices gross sales and rental agency, will spend $5.2 million to expand its operation in Pittsylvania County, according to an announcement built Monday.
The firm will build a 45,000-square-foot facility future to its existing operation at 11453 U.S. Highway 29 in Chatham, rising its automotive-dependent gear mend, refurbishment, and fabrication capacity to “better serve the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast building marketplaces.”
Virginia competed with South Carolina for the task, which will generate 27 employment.
“This enlargement by J&J Truck Gross sales reaffirms its continued self esteem in Pittsylvania County and our Commonwealth,” stated Governor Rakph Northam. “Well-founded firms picking to reinvest and produce new careers is what aids communities like Chatham prosper. We thank J&J Truck Gross sales for its motivation to Southside Virginia and glimpse forward to supporting the corporation in this following period of progress.”
“J&J Truck Sales’ extended-time period success in Danville-Pittsylvania County is a testament to the region’s aggressive functioning prices and focused workforce,” reported Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball. “We are happy that the organization has knowledgeable results in Chatham and will produce extra substantial-value employment.”
“J&J Truck Product sales has been a happy aspect of the Pittsylvania County local community for the past quarter century,” explained Jackie Atkinson, owner of J&J Truck Income, Inc. “We respect our companions at the county and point out stage who have labored hand-in-hand with us to aid make Southside Virginia the greatest possibility for growth. J&J is growing, and our new Chatham facility will be crucial in supporting that development. This is an remarkable time to be in the Danville-Pittsylvania County location, and we appear ahead to becoming an integral portion for quite a few yrs to occur.”
The Virginia Economic Advancement Partnership labored with Pittsylvania County and the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance to protected the project for Virginia, according to Northam’s workplace. Governor Northam authorised a $50,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to help Pittsylvania County with the undertaking. J&J Truck Sales is eligible to acquire point out added benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Application, administered by the Virginia Section of Housing and Local community Enhancement.
“I am happy that J&J Truck Profits, Inc. has preferred to build on its achievements in Pittsylvania County by increasing its facility in our group,” claimed Bob Warren, Chairman of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors. “J&J Truck Product sales is a valued commercial member of Pittsylvania County, and we are psyched to see the ongoing success and additional work opportunities opportunities that will arrive from this growth and expenditure in our county.”
“J&J Truck Profits is a properly-proven corporation that has contributed drastically to the regional financial state and the development of the automotive and major machines provide chain in Southern Virginia,” said Linda Green, Executive Director of the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance. “Having them determine to extend operations in Pittsylvania County makes certain this motivation will carry on for long term generations.”
“J&J Truck Sales has been a prolonged-time fixture on Route 29 in our local community,” stated Senator William Stanley (R-20). “The company has been a important asset to our community economy and proceeds to be an integral section of our design, agricultural, and significant business enterprise success right here in our area. Corporations rely on J&J Truck Income and there are many citizens of Pittsylvania County that count on J&J for their livelihoods. Today’s announcement of the company’s planned enlargement of its facility and the addition of 27 new, fantastic-shelling out jobs is terrific news and a massive gain for the two Chatham and Virginia.”
“That Pittsylvania County will be house to this new company investment and resulting career advancement is good news for our community,” stated Delegate Les Adams (R-16). “I congratulate J&J Truck Profits on this important enlargement and take pleasure in the initiatives of everyone who coordinated the means necessary to start this endeavor.”
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