Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing Thrives in the Home of the Extra Mile
Henrico offers advanced manufacturers the ideal foundation for growth—with strategic access to interstates, rail, and the Port of Virginia; competitive operating costs; and a pipeline of skilled talent from nationally recognized training programs. Companies here benefit from a connected ecosystem where innovation, efficiency, and collaboration drive results.
Advanced Manufacturers in Henrico
At a Glance: Advanced Manufacturing in Henrico
1,840+
Henrico students graduated and completed a CTE course sequence in 2024
Lowest
Machinery & Tools Tax Rate in central Virginia at 30c (cents sign) per $100 assessed value
Strategic Location
access to Richmond International Airport, Port of Virginia, or Class I rail.
55%
of the U.S. population is located within 750 miles
Manufacturing-Ready Sites
A mix of greenfield and existing locations available for growth
Expedited
plan review and permitting processes available
Talent Solutions
Future-Ready Workforce for Modern Manufacturing
Henrico’s award-winning schools, leading higher-education institutions, and top-tier workforce partners provide manufacturers with the resources to attract, retain, and develop exceptional talent. Together, with the greater Richmond region’s vast, skilled labor pool, businesses have the expertise they need to innovate, scale, and compete globally.
Operating Costs
Keeping Corporate Costs Low
Henrico is committed to keeping business costs low and growth opportunities high. With the lowest tax burden among Virginia’s ten largest localities—anchored by an 83¢ per $100 assessed value real estate tax rate that hasn’t increased since 1978 and no taxes on water or sewer service—businesses benefit from long-term stability that allows them to invest, expand, and thrive.
Incentives & Financing
Support That Scales with You
Henrico and the Commonwealth of Virginia offer a range of incentives and financing options to help businesses grow, innovate, and thrive. From location-based incentives and tax credits to low-interest financing and performance-based grants, qualifying businesses can access valuable resources that support investment and job creation.
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Aerospace and Defense
Henrico’s connection to aviation has been soaring for nearly a century, with innovation taking flight at Richmond International Airport. Through strategic infrastructure investments, along with those made by the Capital Region Airport Commission, Henrico has become a hub for aerospace, aviation, and defense manufacturing. Home to key government agencies and a robust network of industry suppliers, Henrico is fully equipped to support both domestic and international operations. With 60-acre and 200-acre sites available on airport property, Henrico gives your business a runway to launch and reach new heights.
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Food And Beverage
With a proven track record of attracting and supporting food and beverage manufacturers, Henrico serves as a thriving hub for the industry, anchored by globally recognized brands like Mondelēz International, one of the world’s largest snack producers, and Coca-Cola Consolidated, the bottler of an iconic beverage brand. Red River Foods has also repeatedly expanded their Henrico footprint, investing millions to process and package specialty snacks including tree nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. With a strategic East Coast location, ample water and sewer capacity, and competitive operating costs, Henrico serves up the perfect recipe for food and beverage manufacturers to scale and succeed—both at home and abroad.
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Packaging and Printing
Henrico has long been a hub for packaging and printing innovation, attracting leaders like Dominion Packaging, CDA, ePac, WestRock, and Total Packaging Systems. Supporting firms such as Zeller-Gmelin, a top ink producer, showcase Henrico’s depth in materials and specialty processes. With a skilled workforce, strategic location, and pro-business environment, Henrico gives manufacturers the necessary resources to unbox potential and deliver to customers nationwide.
Find Your Destination for Advanced Manufacturing in Henrico
Explore Henrico’s premier industrial sites to find the ideal location for your advanced manufacturing operation—whether you’re expanding, relocating, or starting fresh.
Dragway Site
~92 acres
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M-3 Zoning
Former dragway site zoned for heavy industrial use with full utilities, access to rail and interstates, and close proximity to White Oak Technology Park
Henrico Business Center, Lot J
100+ acres
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M-2C Zoning
Over 100 acres zoned for general industrial use with full utilities, excellent interstate access, and close proximity to Richmond Raceway and Amazon fulfillment center
Richmond International Airport – Beulah Road Site
200 acres
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M-1C/M-2C Zoning
Over 200 acres zoned for light and general industrial use with full utilities, prime interstate access, and direct adjacency to Richmond International Airport
“Henrico has been a great home for KSB, offering a convenient location in the mid-Atlantic with access to major roadways, the Port of Virginia, and Richmond International Airport. The variety of lifestyle options in this dynamic, growing community also makes it an ideal home for our employees.”
Luis Maturana
Managing Director & President
For more information on this topic, contact:
Andrew Larsen
Managing Director