Nathan Trotter invests $65 million to build tin processing manufacturing facility in Virginia

Nathan Trotter has announced plans to construct Tin Ridge, a tin production and processing facility in Henry County, Virginia. The company, which supplies and recycles tin and tin alloy products, has invested approximately $65 million into the project and will create an estimated 118 new jobs.

The facility will be built on a 44-acre site north of Martinsville and will span 115,000 square feet. Tin Ridge will significantly expand U.S. tin supply and recycling capabilities by refining both tin concentrate and scrap tin. The site has been designed with advanced and environmentally friendly technology to strengthen the nation’s supply chain, with applications across defense systems, electronics, batteries, robotics, and aerospace industries.

 has announced plans to construct Tin Ridge, a tin production and processing facility in Henry County, Virginia. The company, which supplies and recycles tin and tin alloy products, has invested approximately $65 million into the project and will create an estimated 118 new jobs.

The facility will be built on a 44-acre site north of Martinsville and will span 115,000 square feet. Tin Ridge will significantly expand U.S. tin supply and recycling capabilities by refining both tin concentrate and scrap tin. The site has been designed with advanced and environmentally friendly technology to strengthen the nation’s supply chain, with applications across defense systems, electronics, batteries, robotics, and aerospace industries.

What people are saying 

In a recent quote, Tyler Morris, VP and Partner at Nathan Trotter, said “Our new state-of-the-art tin processing facility will play an important and historic role in strengthening our nation’s fragile tin supply chain, as global competition and demand for critical minerals reaches extraordinary levels. We selected Henry County and the state of Virginia for the talented workforce and proximity to key ports, customers, suppliers, and our network of tin production facilities throughout the region.”

Glenn Youngkin, Governor of Virginia, added, “With today’s exciting announcement at Tin Ridge, Virginia continues to demonstrate that we are the best state in America if you’re looking to do business. Nathan Trotter’s historic investment in Henry County only strengthens our national defense supply chain while also creating new, high-quality jobs and career opportunities in advanced manufacturing for the people of Southern Virginia. This project underscores our commitment to securing critical industries, powering our national defense, growing jobs, and building a stronger, more resilient future for the Commonwealth and for America.”

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