Our region has a larger international community than most small towns. Our assets like universities, community groups, and cultural events help foster a culture of tolerance, acceptance, and celebration of the differences in our community members. The abundance of international business provides a more diverse industry base and population.
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International Businesses:
Bondcote
(Germany)
Bondcote creates technical textiles for transportation, military, environmental, athletic industries and more from Pulaski County, VA.
Block.one* (China)
Block.one is an open-source software publisher providing end-to-end solutions to bring businesses onto the blockchain from Blacskburg, VA.
Eldor Corporation*
(Italy)
Eldor does innovative work in electronic control units. In 2016, Eldor opened their Fuel Cells division and opened a production facility in Virginia. *within 1hr drive
GALA North America Inc.
(Germany)
GALA North America Inc., located in Dublin, VA, is the largest private-label candle producer in the United States.
Inmotion
(Italy)
Inmotion Zapi creates electric motors and drives at their local manufacturing plant in Montgomery County, VA.
James Hardie
(Ireland)
From Pulaski County, VA, this industrial materials company manufactures cement-based siding.
Koinonia
(Brazil)
This Brazilian manufacturing company creates technical foams for the automotive industry from Pulaski County, VA.
Lenzkes Clamping Tools
(Germany)
This clamping manufacturer in Montgomery County, VA has facilities all over the world.
Lhoist
(Belgium)
Lhoist is a major supplier of lime, limestone and clay products to the North American marketplace.
Phoenix Packaging
(Colombia)
Phoenix Packaging manufactures plastic packaging for the food industry, such Keurig disposable coffee pods, in Pulaski County, VA.
Red Sun Farms
(Mexico)
Red Sun Farms produces organic, hydroponic tomatoes in the NRV Commerce Park in Pulaski County, VA.
Robatel Technologies*
(France)
Robatel designs and fabricates products for in the American nuclear market. Robatel has embraced the nuclear field since 1953. *within 1hr drive
Rick Stamping
(Germany)
Rick Stamping USA, in Pulaski County, VA, sells wick sustainers, hotmelt glues, and other products to candle manufacturers.
TORC Robotics
(Germany)
TORC Robotics, a subsidiary of Germany-based Daimler Trucks, is is a leader in game-changing remote-control, digital-control, and autonomous robotics technologies and systems.
Volvo
(Sweden)
Volvo Trucks North America, located in Pulaski County, VA, is the U.S. headquarters for Volvo’s commercial truck production.
FOREIGN TRADE ZONE #238
A foreign trade zone (FTZ) is a secure and enclosed area, located near or in a Port of Entry. An FTZ is considered to be outside U.S. customs territory, meaning that foreign and domestic materials or merchandise may be moved into it without being subject to U.S. customs duties until the goods enter U.S. commerce. The New River Valley is a part of FTZ #238.
