Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. recently announced plans to expand its advanced manufacturing operation in Hampton Roads, Va., through a $45.4 million investment, creating 174 new jobs. 

The Liebherr campus is located in Copeland Industrial Park, which covers two Virginia cities—Newport News and Hampton.  

Liebherr, part of the Liebherr Group based in Switzerland, is known as a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. The expansion will allow the company to meet demand for its mining trucks as well as develop new models.  The company expects to produce 240-ton, 320-ton, and 400-ton models.

In addition to increasing capacity and adding production equipment, this investment also enables Liebherr to expand its office and warehouse space. The company plans to add a training center as well as augment its material flow process.

Established in the Hampton Roads region in 1970, the company’s 40-year history and decision to further invest in Virginia speaks to its positive experience with the Commonwealth’s skilled workforce and pro-business climate.

The Hampton Roads location also offers close proximity to the international Port of Virginia. The company’s equipment is shipped worldwide, and the Port of Virginia offers access to 250 ports in more than 100 overseas locations. In addition, it is the only port on the U.S. East Coast able to handle post-Panamax vessels as first port of call.

With its skilled workforce, low-cost environment, and premier logistics infrastructure, Virginia is home to more than 6,000 manufacturing establishments. To learn why manufacturing companies have invested more than $13.7 billion in the Commonwealth over the last decade, click here.

Secretary Jim Cheng addresses the crowd at the Liebherrr Mining Equipment Co. announcement event in Newport News, Va.