Tempur Sealy International, leader in design, manufacturing, and distribution of bedding products, is expanding manufacturing operations in Scott County to meet demand for its proprietary foam mattress and pillow products. The project involves an investment of $16.7 million. Virginia competed with New Mexico for the project, which will create 25 jobs.
“Southwest Virginia has been an ideal base of operations for Tempur Sealy for nearly 20 years because of the region’s proximity to major interstates and access to the company’s customer base,” said governor Ralph Northam. “As one of the largest employers in the area, this expansion will allow the company to increase production capacity to ensure the future viability of its Scott County plant. Creating quality jobs in the advanced manufacturing sector is more important than ever as we work to mitigate the economic impacts of the pandemic, and we thank Tempur Sealy for their continued partnership.”Tempur Sealy International, leader in design, manufacturing, and distribution of bedding products, is expanding manufacturing operations in Scott County to meet demand for its proprietary foam mattress and pillow products. The project involves an investment of $16.7 million. Virginia competed with New Mexico for the project, which will create 25 jobs.#
Tempur Sealy is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of bedding products. The company’s highly recognised brand portfolio includes Tempur-Pedic, Sealy featuring Posturepedic technology, and Stearns & Foster.
Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Tempur Sealy operates two manufacturing facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Duffield, Virginia. Tempur Sealy employs more than 5,000 throughout the United States, with 300 employees at its Duffield facility.
“We are proud that Tempur Sealy has again chosen to reinvest in our Commonwealth and expand its presence in Scott County,” said secretary of commerce and trade Brian Ball. “As our manufacturing sector continues to thrive, Virginia’s commitment to job training and providing a skilled workforce pipeline ensures our valued businesses have the talent they need to grow. We appreciate Tempur Sealy’s commitment to Southwest Virginia, and congratulate the company on its continued success.”
“Tempur Sealy has expanded a number of times since opening in Scott County in 2001, and this expansion will enable the Duffield plant to increase its production and support the growth of Tempur Sealy’s award-winning products,” said Scott Thompson, Tempur Sealy chairman and CEO. “We have developed a strong relationship with the community, and we are fortunate to have a well-educated workforce committed to excellence in quality, safety, productivity, and environmental compliance. I want to thank the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority, Tennessee Valley Authority, and Scott County for facilitating this project. The expansion will be essentially complete by the end of the year, and the capacity increase will be realised by 2022.”
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Scott County and the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) to secure the project for Virginia. Northam approved a $110,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Scott County with the project.
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