Condair to open 400,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Virginia 

Condair to open 400,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Virginia 

Aug. 23, 2024
The company hopes the new facility will improve its North American evaporative technologies business.

Condair Group has announced plans to open a new production plant in Richmond, Virginia. The company, which specializes in humidification, dehumidification, and evaporative cooling, hopes the new facility will improve its North American evaporative technologies business. The 400,000-square-foot manufacturing plant will be operational in 2025 and will employ 180 workers.  

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Oliver Zimmermann, CEO of Condair Group, said, "We are committed to being a reliable partner for our customers while also fostering our company's growth. The establishment of the Richmond site will not only bolster our production capabilities but also facilitate closer engagement with our clients, particularly in the data center sector. Together with our existing sites in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, and Ottawa, Canada, we are fortifying the Condair network to better serve our clientele across the continent." 

Manufacturers investing in Virginia

SOMAR invests $2.5 million to establish epoxy resin manufacturing plant in West Virginia 
"We look forward to growing our North America business from this new location."

Packaging manufacturer invests $37.4 million to expand operations in Virginia 
The expansion will consist of building upgrades and new machinery added to its existing 200,000-square-foot facility.

Topsoe spends $400 million to open electrolyzer factory in Virginia 
The new factory will manufacture solid oxide electrolyzer cells (SOEC), which are used in the production of clean hydrogen.

Investing in American manufacturing in 2024

This map shows where manufacturers are choosing to invest their resources, whether they are building new production facilities or expanding existing plants.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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