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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after participating in today’s announcement that WestRock Company plans to invest $248.4 million to expand its operations in the City of Covington and Alleghany County:

“WestRock’s $248.4 million investment in improving its manufacturing operation is great news for the Alleghany Highlands. The company is a staple of our area’s economy. This new investment reaffirms that fact and shows a long-term commitment to the area.”

Background

WestRock Company makes paper and packaging products, and their Covington facility is among the largest whiteboard manufacturers in North America. The $248.4 million investment announced today will be used to purchase new equipment at its manufacturing operation. Sixty existing employees will be retrained to use the equipment.

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