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Lego has marked the topping-out of its new manufacturing facility in Chesterfield, Virginia, a significant $1 billion investment. The 1.7 million-square-foot factory aims to boost production capabilities and address supply chain efficiency issues. With the project currently 35% complete, it is expected to create over 1,760 jobs over the next decade. Governor Glenn Youngkin emphasized the factory’s importance for local job creation and its role in reducing the carbon footprint associated with shipping. The facility is Lego’s second in North America and includes plans for additional regional investments.
Chesterfield, Virginia – Lego has officially celebrated the topping-out of its new manufacturing facility, a major investment that totals approximately $1 billion, located in Meadowville Technology Park. The sprawling 1.7 million-square-foot factory is set to enhance the company’s production capabilities and is anticipated to commence operations in 2027.
The ceremony, attended by around 1,300 individuals, included construction workers, Lego employees, state and local officials, as well as Virginia’s Governor, Glenn Youngkin. The governor highlighted the factory’s role in fostering creativity among children, an essential aspect of Lego’s brand commitment.
Lego’s general manager for Virginia, Jesus Ibañez, mentioned that the new facility is designed to significantly improve supply chain efficiency for U.S. customers, addressing environmental concerns associated with the carbon footprint of long-distance shipping. The factory will feature 13 buildings that contain molding, processing, and packaging facilities, alongside an automated warehouse and administrative offices.
As of now, the construction project is about 35% complete. Upon full operation, it is projected to create over 1,760 jobs within a decade, with more than 500 employees already working in a temporary facility located in Chesterfield. The site at 1600 Ruffin Mill Road is currently serving as the temporary packaging location for Lego.
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership and Chesterfield Economic Development have played pivotal roles in supporting the factory’s development, which is now eligible for a $56 million performance grant from the General Assembly’s Major Employment and Investment Project Approval Commission. This helps ensure that the investment is beneficial for the state while providing local employment opportunities.
The general contractor for this extensive construction project is Gray|Hourigan, a partnership between Richmond-based Hourigan and Kentucky-based Gray. The project’s master plan and design have been developed in collaboration with the Danish companies COWI and Arkitema Architects, known for their expertise in large-scale industrial projects.
This new plant will serve as Lego’s second manufacturing facility in North America, following the establishment of its factory in Monterrey, Mexico. In addition to the Chesterfield factory, Lego plans to invest further in the region with a $366 million warehouse and distribution facility in Prince George, Virginia. Furthermore, the company is also set to open a retail Lego Store at Short Pump Town Center in Henrico.
Governor Youngkin expressed optimism about the factory’s impact on Virginia’s economy, underscoring the significance of products marked “Made in Virginia.” As the project progresses, it will not only bolster local employment but will also enhance Lego’s capacity to deliver quality products to customers across the United States more rapidly and sustainably.
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