Manufacturing Companies in Virginia

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