Target Sectors

Eager to build your product in a place that can boost your bottom line and power your future growth? Whether you’re in the food and beverage or chemical industry, securing a Henrico manufacturing plant makes all the difference to your business longevity. Take it from the businesses that have chosen to establish a footprint here – like world-packaging leader WestRock, French pharmaceutical giant Fareva, and the nation’s largest Coke bottler, Coca-Cola Consolidated – you’re going to love what Henrico has to offer.

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Unbeatable Location

We’re optimally located in the middle of the Eastern seaboard, which means a facility in Henrico can be your cure for supply chain issues and springboard to logistics success.

• More than 55% of U.S. consumer markets are located within 750 miles.
• Washington, D.C., the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Virginia’s coastline are all less than a two-hour drive away.
• Henrico is home to White Oak Technology Park, a master-planned, publicly owned industrial park with extensive power.

Available Henrico Manufacturing Facilities

Are you an industrial manufacturer establishing your business presence? Looking to grow your business footprint? Henrico has a large inventory of available sites ideal for factory plants and laboratory facilities. In recent years, we helped Polykon Manufacturing, a joint venture between Seppic and Schülke, set up its first North American manufacturing operation. We also assisted Coca-Cola Consolidated in expanding its production and distribution facility. If you are interested in securing the best site for your business, reach out to us so that we can offer expert advice about our area and guide you through the regulatory process.

World-Class Infrastructure

Henrico is your connection to the rest of the world because we make manufacturing and distribution virtually seamless. Whether you want to send your merchandise by air, water, rail, or road, a presence here means you can get your products to market more quickly. Take advantage of:

• Richmond International Airport, one of the nation’s busiest air cargo facilities and a designated Foreign Trade Zone.
• The Port of Virginia, a global trade gateway and set to be the deepest and widest port on the East Coast by 2024.
• Three Class I rail providers, including CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Buckingham Branch Railroad.

Low Taxes in Henrico

We have a long history of working with our local manufacturers to give them the best foundation for success. We reduced our machinery and tools tax rate to $0.24/$100 of assessed value, the lowest effective rate in Central Virginia. Also, our real estate tax rate has only decreased since 1978 and now stands at $0.85/$100 of assessed value. Build a Henrico manufacturing plant and rest easy knowing that you can lower your operating cost while increasing your ROI.