Volvo plant may anchor Virginia R&D corridor

A Pulaski County, Va., authority spent $2.7 million to acquire land to help Volvo grow the footprint of its New River Valley Plant.

Lindsay Chappell

September 08, 2019 04:00 AM

Volvo Trucks' plan to pump $400 million into its commercial truck plant in Pulaski County, Va., will secure the manufacturing hub well into the next decade. But county leaders believe the infusion also will support their hopes of recruiting even more automotive and transportation investment for the region.

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