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Lego has reached a significant milestone with the topping-out ceremony for its new $1 billion manufacturing facility in Chesterfield, Virginia. Spanning 1.7 million square feet, the facility will create over 1,760 jobs and enhance supply chain efficiency for U.S. customers. The project also includes a $366 million warehouse and retail store in nearby areas, reflecting Lego’s commitment to expanding its U.S. presence and supporting local economies. Governor Youngkin highlighted the factory’s role in fostering creativity and boosting the Virginia economy.
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In a significant milestone for the region, Lego celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its new $1 billion manufacturing facility in Chesterfield, Virginia, on [insert date]. The factory, covering an extensive 1.7 million square feet, is set to begin operations in 2027.
Located in the Meadowville Technology Park, this ambitious project attracted approximately 1,300 attendees, including construction workers, Lego employees, local and state officials, and Governor Glenn Youngkin. During the ceremony, Governor Youngkin highlighted the factory’s role in promoting creativity among children, emphasizing its potential impact on the community.
The facility, which is currently 35% complete, consists of 13 buildings designed to house molding, processing, packaging operations, an automated warehouse, and office spaces. The construction is being executed by the joint venture Gray|Hourigan, which combines the expertise of Richmond-based Hourigan and Kentucky-based Gray. Additionally, the Danish companies COWI and Arkitema Architects are responsible for the master plan and design.
Jesus Ibañez, Lego’s general manager for Virginia, shared that the new plant aims to enhance supply chain efficiency for U.S. customers and is expected to minimize the environmental impact associated with long-distance shipping. Perhaps most significantly, the Chesterfield facility will create over 1,760 jobs over the next ten years. Currently, more than 500 employees are already employed at a temporary facility located at 1600 Ruffin Mill Road, and these workers will transition to the new plant once it is operational.
Lego’s expansion in Chesterfield is not only tied to the construction of the new factory but also includes plans for a $366 million warehouse and distribution center in nearby Prince George, Virginia, alongside a retail Lego Store at Short Pump Town Center in Henrico. This marks Lego’s second manufacturing facility in North America, complementing their existing plant in Monterrey, Mexico.
The Chesterfield factory is also eligible for a $56 million performance grant from the General Assembly’s Major Employment and Investment Project Approval Commission, a testament to the state’s commitment to fostering economic growth and job creation in the area. The project has garnered support from various local entities, including Chesterfield Economic Development and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.
Governor Youngkin expressed enthusiasm about the factory’s potential impact on Virginia’s economy, noting the importance of the factory in enhancing the state’s manufacturing capabilities, particularly in producing products marked “Made in Virginia.”
This landmark project exemplifies Lego’s ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in the United States while simultaneously creating job opportunities and supporting local economies. As construction progresses on the Chesterfield factory, it stands as a promising symbol of growth for both the company and the region.
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