Big economic news in neighboring Pittsylvania County yesterday. Italian rocket manufacturer Avio announced plans to invest $500 million and hire more than 1,500 people for a new facility at an industrial park in Hurt, making it second only to Microporous, a lithium-battery separator manufacturer, which announced in 2024 plans to invest $1.3 billion and hire over 2,000 people, also in Pittsylvania County.
Rocket manufacturer to locate in Pittyslvania County
