Gov. Ralph Northam today announced that Walraven, Inc., a global installation company, will invest $7.15 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operation from Cadillac, Michigan, to Danville-Pittsylvania County.
The company will occupy the Cane Creek Shell Building in Cane Creek Centre, a joint industrial park for the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County. Virginia successfully competed with Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee for the project, which will create 46 new jobs. Gov. Northam also met with the company CEO in Frankfurt, Germany during his international marketing mission to Europe last month.
âWalraven is a global giant in the installation systems industry and the companyâs decision to relocate to Danville-Pittsylvania County is a testament to our world-class business environment,â said Northam. âThis announcement further demonstrates the strength of Southern Virginiaâs economic assets and its commit
The company is moving its headquarters to the Cane Creek Shell Building in Pittsylvania County.
Governor Northam approved a $100,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Danville-Pittsylvania County with the project. The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approved $48,000 from the Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund for the project. Walraven is also eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program.
Walraven, Inc. USA manufactures and markets pipe supports, struts and accessories, and in-wall solutions specifically designed for U.S. plumbing and mechanical applications in North America.
The family-owned company is based in the Netherlands with global operations.
DANVILLE, Va. — The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Danville Office of Economic Development, the Pittsylvania County Office of Economic Development and the River District