Gov. Ralph Northam announced that global installation company Walraven Inc. will relocate its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operation to the Cane Creek Centre shell building in Danville-Pittsylvania County. Walraven will invest $7.15 million and create 46 new jobs.
“Walraven was impressed with the positive business climate,” said Pelle van Walraven, CEO. “We selected Danville because of its availability of property, competitive proposals, engaging community, commitment and investment in technical education and access to markets.”
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority and economic development offices, and the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance collaborated to secure the project.
“The ingenuity and commitment to smart, value-added solutions for every installation product that Walraven produces ensures the integrity of large structures and buildings—and this requires the right combination of skilled workers, innovation and technology,” said Linda Green, Executive Director of the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance. “We are proud that Walraven has entrusted our region’s skilled workers and workforce training pipeline to bring its North American Headquarters to fruition.”
