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Governor Northam Announces Tabet Manufacturing Company, Inc. to Expand Norfolk Operation, Creating 68 New Jobs
Posted by Staff | Jan 25, 2021 | News | |
RICHMOND Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Tabet Manufacturing Company, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of large suite communications equipment and custom solutions for military and industrial customers, will invest $6.5 million to expand its operation in the City of Norfolk. The company will construct a new manufacturing facility adjacent to its current facility at 1336 Ballentine Boulevard to increase production capacity. Virginia successfully competed with Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina for the project, which will create 68 new jobs.
“Tabet Manufacturing Company is a longtime contributor to the Hampton Roads economy, producing vital communications equipment for our armed forces,” said Governor Northam. “The company’s Norfolk operation continues to thrive, supported by the region
The 50,000-square-foot production facility focused on increased production will flank the current location at 1336 Ballentine Blvd. Jeff Jaycox, president of Tabet, said work will begin next month and is expected to be done in the third quarter of this year.