Key Manufacturing Industries in Virginia
- Shipbuilding
- Aerospace
- Electronics
- Chemical Manufacturing
Manufacturing Economy Facts
- Major shipbuilding with Newport News Shipbuilding (nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines)
- Aerospace and defense hub with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman
- Electronics and telecommunications with Verizon and General Dynamics
- Chemical manufacturing with DuPont and Honeywell operations
- Over $40 billion in annual manufacturing output
Manufacturing Advantages in Virginia
- Right-to-work state with competitive business costs
- Port of Virginia - third-largest port on East Coast
- Proximity to Washington DC and federal contracting opportunities
- Strong defense and aerospace supplier ecosystems
- Excellent transportation infrastructure and logistics
- Skilled manufacturing workforce and technical education
Transportation Infrastructure
Major Ports
- Port of Virginia (Norfolk)
- Port of Richmond
Major Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington National
- Washington Dulles International
- Norfolk International
- Richmond International
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