LEGO is investing big in Central Virginia with a $1.5 billion factory in Chesterfield County and a $360 million regional distribution center in nearby Prince George County.
The LEGO Group broke ground on a two million square foot distribution center near Richmond on Thursday. The two locations are approximately 20 miles apart.
Both facilities are on track to open in 2027.
Together, they will create thousands of jobs in Central Virginia over the next decade.
The company also opened a new LEGO store in Short Pump Town Center in Henrico County on Nov. 7.
Production has been ongoing at a temporary packing facility for two years and supports demand in the U.S. during construction. More than 500 team members are already in place.
The manufacturing factory will include 13 buildings covering more than 1.7 million square feet with office space, molding, processing and packing facilities and a high-bay automated warehouse. The final steel beam was placed on the building’s frame last month – a symbolic “topping out” moment as the company moves to next phase of construction.
“This steel topping out marks a significant moment in our journey to build and open our new U.S. factory, bringing creativity and LEGO play closer to fans across the region,” said Jesus Ibañez, general manager of LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.
“This achievement reflects the dedication of our team, partners, and local community, all working together to bring this vision to life.”
The factory will be the seventh manufacturing site worldwide. The regional distribution center will help support North American supply chains, according to LEGO.
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