Cornerstone Building Brands to spend $4.9 million, expand Virginia construction products plant

Cornerstone Building Brands announced December 4 that it would spend $4.9 billion to expand its existing Rocky Mount, Virginia window and door manufacturing plant by 50 jobs. In a joint statement with the Virginia governor’s office, company leadership said the new investment would increase capacity and meet construction demand.

Cornerstone, founded in 2018 through a merger with NCI Building Systems and Ply Gem Building Products, didn’t specify what capabilities or product lines the expansion would add to the plant. In addition to windows and doors the company currently makes in its Rocky Mount facility, the company also produces vinyl windows and doors, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and accessories. According to local news site Virginia Business, Cornerstone Building Brands has about 100 manufacturing locations and more than 100 warehouses.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin approved a $100,000 grant from the Commonwealth Opportunity fund to assist the project, and the state will also help support recruitment and training through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

What people are saying

“Cornerstone Building Brands is proud to continue advancing American manufacturing by expanding our operations in Rocky Mount where we have a terrific team,” said Cornerstone Building Brands Chief Executive Officer Gunner Smith. “This investment increases our capacity and strengthens our ability to meet future demand for our Ply Gem® windows and doors while creating new career opportunities for skilled manufacturing workers in Franklin County. We appreciate the continued partnership of the Commonwealth of Virginia and local leaders as we build on our legacy of delivering high-quality products that best serve our customers and communities.” 

“Cornerstone Building Brands’ expansion in Rocky Mount underscores the strength of Virginia’s manufacturing ecosystem and the confidence employers have in our communities,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “This $4.9 million investment and the creation of 50 new jobs will further strengthen the region’s manufacturing sector and ensure that even more high-quality products are proudly made in Virginia. We are excited to support Cornerstone Building Brands’ continued growth and look forward to the new opportunities this expansion will bring to Franklin County.” 

“Cornerstone Building Brands’ decision to expand its Rocky Mount production facility is a strong testament to Virginia’s skilled manufacturing workforce and world-class business climate,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “This investment will bring valuable new jobs to Franklin County while advancing the Commonwealth’s support of the vital construction industry. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Cornerstone Building Brands as it grows its footprint in Virginia.” 

“This expansion demonstrates the positive momentum happening in Rocky Mount,” said Rocky Mount Mayor C. Holland Perdue, III. “Businesses are thriving, jobs are being created, and our community continues to move forward.” 

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