VFP, INC., Invests $35 Million to Expand Operations in Scott County, VA

News

VFP, INC., Invests $35 Million to Expand Operations in Scott County, VA

2025-11-04 22:05 Last Updated At：22:10

DUFFIELD, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 4, 2025--

VFP, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom-designed enclosures that protect critical infrastructure, has announced a $35 million investment to expand operations in Scott County, VA.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251104275891/en/

“Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority ( VCEDA ) is proud to continue supporting VFP’s growth in Duffield with a $312,500 workforce development grant and a $3 million loan to the Scott County Economic Development Authority for equipment acquisition as part of this expansion,” said VCEDA Executive Director Jonathan Belcher.

The project, which marks VFP’s third and largest expansion in five years, will add 200 new jobs in Southwest Virginia. Coinciding with VFP’s 60th anniversary, the expansion positions the company to meet growing demand for its products across the Commonwealth and beyond. Construction is expected to begin December, 2025.

“This expansion will double production and strengthen our ability to serve the data center and utility power industries,” said Scott File, President and CEO of VFP. “Our success is built on the dedication of our employee-owners and the support of local and state partners.”

Two new buildings are coming to Duffield, doubling VFP’s manufacturing capacity for metal and concrete structures. The expansion is backed by a groundbreaking $1 million award from the new Workforce Housing Economic Development Incentive Pilot Program—an initiative created by the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission in partnership with Scott County. The funds will help launch a major housing development that will leverage additional investments and include at least 50 units reserved for households earning 80-150% of the Area Median Income.

“For six decades, VFP has been a cornerstone of Virginia’s manufacturing strength and innovation,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “This growth in Scott County is proof that when businesses double down on Virginia, they grow, thrive, and create new opportunities for hardworking Virginians.”

VFP was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. The company designs and manufactures custom building solutions to protect critical equipment. VFP’s product range spans from heavyweight concrete enclosures to lightweight, flexible metal shelters, all fully customizable to meet diverse client needs. Their shelters serve utility providers, municipalities, and broadband companies, and are used in all 50 U.S. states, 82 countries, and on all seven continents.

Shohei Ohtani’s quest for Cy Young Award begins with 6 shutout innings as Dodgers beat Guardians

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani got started on his bid to win a Cy Young Award — just about the only major prize to elude him — with six shutout innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his first outing on the mound this season.

At the plate, the two-way superstar went 1 for 3 with two walks and a strikeout Tuesday night in a rainy 4-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

The Dodgers have been waiting to see a full-time, two-way version of Ohtani since he joined them on a $700 million, 10-year deal before the 2024 season. He didn't pitch that year while recovering from a second major elbow surgery in September 2023 while with the Los Angeles Angels.

Last season, the team took a methodical approach to his return to the mound. Ohtani was 1-1 with a 2.87 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 47 innings over 14 starts. His fastball averaged a career-high 98.4 mph.

“Last year, I felt good,” Ohtani said through a translator. “But this year I do feel a lot more loose and easy pitching overall. Looking back at today’s outing specifically, that wasn’t necessarily the case. So that’s something I want to work on. But compared to last season I felt more loose and easy.”

Ohtani was limited to two spring training starts for the Dodgers because he played — but didn't pitch — for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts has noticed Ohtani is more critical of himself as a pitcher than a hitter.

“He’s never going to be satisfied,” Roberts said. “There’s always something that he can improve on or get better at and that’s what fuels him.”

Ohtani has thrown 22 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings in the regular season, dating to Aug. 27, 2025, against Cincinnati — the longest shutout streak of his career. He bettered his previous high of 21 2/3 innings set in June 2022 with the Angels.

“If he’s able to do it the whole year, that’s just a huge boost to our pitching staff,” third baseman Max Muncy said. “I expect nothing short of almost a Cy Young out of him.”

Almost?

“I think he’s got enough pressure already,” Muncy said, “but it doesn’t seem to faze him at all.”

The only hit Ohtani allowed was a two-out double by Rhys Hoskins in the fourth. The right-hander struck out six and walked three.

He was even successful on his first ABS challenge.

Ohtani retired his first seven batters before walking Gabriel Arias in the third. With two outs, he walked Steven Kwan to put runners on first and second. Ohtani had a 1-1 count on CJ Kayfus when he challenged a ball call. It was overturned, putting Ohtani ahead 1-2 in the count, and he got Kayfus on a swinging strike with his next pitch to end the third.

Heavy drizzle picked up over Ohtani's last couple of innings. The grounds crew groomed the front slope of the mound, specifically his landing spot, after he issued his third walk with two outs in the sixth. He used a metal tool to dislodge dirt from the bottom of his spikes. Ohtani then retired Hoskins with one pitch to end the inning.

“He's unflappable,” Roberts said.

Offensively, Ohtani has yet to break out in his first five games. The four-time MVP is batting .167 with no home runs and no RBIs. He had 55 homers in 2025.

He extended his on-base streak to 36 games, tying the longest of his career.

“I’ve been able to get on base and that’s a good thing,” Ohtani said. “But on pitches that I should be making impact I’m not quite able to do that to the extent that I should be able to. That’s the part that I’m not quite happy about.”

Observing Ohtani's work habits on a daily basis has convinced Muncy that his first love is pitching.

“He's really bought into everything with pitching — his mechanics, how to attack hitters. He just focuses on it so much. You can really, really tell he loves it,” Muncy said.

Roberts said Ohtani will get six days' rest before his next start.

“I believe the team should be prioritizing Yoshinobu (Yamamoto), (Tyler) Glasnow and (Blake) Snell when he’s back,” Ohtani said. “So I think it’s easy to kind of fit me into that schedule whenever the team feels that’s a good thing. What’s most important is that we’re all healthy in October.”

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb