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The LEGO Group will invest over $1 billion to construct its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County.
The company will construct a new 1.7 million-square-foot precision manufacturing facility in Meadowville Technology Park, which will create over 1,760 new jobs.
“The LEGO Group's decision to establish its U.S. manufacturing plant in Virginia shines a global spotlight on the advantages that make the Commonwealth the best business location in the nation, and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with this iconic company,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Niels B. Christiansen, CEO, the LEGO Group, said, “We were impressed with all that Virginia has to offer, from access to a skilled workforce, support for high-quality manufacturers, and great transport links."
The new facility will mold, process, and pack LEGO products.
Construction is expected to start this fall and a temporary packaging site will open in an existing building nearby in early 2024, creating up to 500 jobs.
Interested job applicants can visit http://www.LEGOcareersvirginia.com/ to receive a notification when job applications officially open.
More on this story from the Virginia Governor's Office.