Dover Food Retail will invest over $20 million to expand its operations in Chesterfield County, Virginia, by relocating its Anthony brand manufacturing from Sylmar, California. The move is expected to create more than 300 new jobs in the state.
The expanded facility will manufacture commercial glass refrigerator and freezer doors and frames for food retail customers across North America and globally. Advanced technology will be used at the site.
“Dover Food Retail’s move from California to Virginia is an incredible endorsement of the Commonwealth as a hub for advanced manufacturing,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “The cases produced in this facility will soon be used at some of the largest food and beverage retailers nationwide. With 300 new jobs created by this investment, Virginia continues to be the best place in the nation to grow a business, create opportunity and build a future.”
Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura commented, “Dover Food Retail is doubling down on the Commonwealth with their expansion in Chesterfield County. Soon, hundreds more Virginians will be hard at work assembling the refrigeration equipment that supports American food and beverage retailers. By expanding their manufacturing footprint in the Commonwealth, Dover is opening new opportunities to reach the ports, highways and railways that drive American commerce.”
Paul Sindoni, President of Dover Food Retail, stated: “We are excited to be able to continue the growth journey in our Virginia campus. This latest round of investments will add all-new, state-of-the-art equipment to our factories, expand our research and development laboratories, create a Dover Food Retail parts hub, and establish our new distribution center of excellence. This investment will build upon our strong foundation of Dover Food Retail’s U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities, building on our commitment to delivering exceptional products to our customers and maintaining our position as the innovation leaders in the industry.”
Dover Food Retail manufactures commercial refrigeration systems under brands such as Anthony and Hillphoenix. The company employs over 3,000 people worldwide.
Jim Ingle, Chairman of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors said: “Dover Food Retail’s decision to reinvest in our community marks the next chapter of our 30-year history together in Chesterfield. As Dover is already among the largest manufacturing employers in Chesterfield, this recommitment to our community and addition of over 300 jobs spotlights the strength of our growing community’s workforce. We are thankful for the strong partnerships that made this investment happen, and I look forward to seeing more Chesterfield-made Dover products in use all over our region.”
Senator Ghazala Hashmi noted: “The expansion of the Dover Food Retail facility in Chesterfield County will create 300 new jobs here in the Commonwealth, with the impacts of those jobs reaching far beyond the County’s borders. This decision is a testament to our local leaders, Chesterfield’s strong business community, and our commitment to meaningful economic development.”
Delegate Carrie Coyner added: “I welcome Dover Food Retail to Chesterfield, and I’m grateful for the expansion of its already strong manufacturing footprint and providing more quality jobs in our community.”
Delegate Delores McQuinn stated: “I am excited to welcome Dover Food Retail and its family of companies as they invest over $20 million to expand their Virginia operations by relocating Anthony brand manufacturing to Chesterfield County in the 81st House District. This significant investment which will create more than 300 new jobs underscores Virginia’s growing reputation as a leader in advanced manufacturing. The expansion of the Chesterfield facility and its use of cutting-edge technology will strengthen our local economy and support production…”
The project was secured through cooperation between the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) and Chesterfield County authorities.
Governor Youngkin approved a $900,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist with project costs.
Additionally,the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP) will support job creation efforts by offering consultative services along with funding for recruitment activities.
