WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after LG Electronics announced that it will open a new heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) assembly facility at the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park in Windsor, VA. The $64 million investment is expected to create more than 160 new jobs in Isle of Wight County.

“This is incredibly exciting news for the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Congresswoman Kiggans. “LG Electronics’ investment in Isle of Wight County will create new opportunities for hardworking families, strengthen American manufacturing, and help our local economy grow. Coastal Virginia has a talented workforce and this investment is a testament to what our region has to offer.”

“Thank you to LG for choosing to invest in our community and to the state and local leaders who helped make this possible. I look forward to joining them in welcoming this new facility to Windsor and will continue working in Congress to ensure our hardworking men and women have the tools they need to succeed,” Kiggans concluded.

While this announcement is welcome news for Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth, Congresswoman Kiggans was the only elected official representing the project’s location who was not offered an opportunity to comment for Governor Spanberger’s press release. Congresswoman Kiggans issued the following statement:

“I am deeply disappointed that Governor Spanberger’s announcement included comments from five of the six elected officials representing the Windsor community without extending the same opportunity to my office. I hope this omission was an oversight. Our constituents deserve cooperation and coordination among all their elected representatives, particularly on projects that will bring jobs and investment to our region,” said Kiggans.

“I remain committed to advancing economic opportunity throughout Hampton Roads and am proud to support projects like LG’s investment in Windsor. I look forward to working with our state and local partners to ensure this investment delivers lasting benefits for the communities we serve,” she concluded.

LG’s new facility will be located at 460 Commerce Center, a 352,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center. The new facility will specialize in the assembly of large-scale air-cooled chillers for industrial clients.