High Liner Foods on Tuesday announced it will invest USD 6.6 million to further modernize and expand its manufacturing facility in Newport News, Va.
The facility renovation aims to increase production needs in order to meet customer demand. As part of the expansion, High Liner will create 57 new jobs to support to expanded production capabilities.
High Liner acquired the 240,000-square-foot facility from Icelandic Group’s U.S. and Asian operations in 2011.
“Our vision is to be the leading supplier of frozen seafood in North America, and this expansion of our Newport News operation puts us a step closer to that goal,” said Keith Decker, High Liner president and COO. “As demand for our foodservice products continues to grow, this increased production capacity will allow High Liner to be an even better partner for our customers.”
To help fund the expansion, High Liner is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, which is administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. The Virginia Department of Business Assistance will provide funding and services to support High Liner’s recruitment, training and retraining activities. Governor Bob McDonnell approved a USD 250,000 grant from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund to assist the city of Newport News with the project.
