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Suffolk’s central location in both Hampton Roads and the overall mid-Atlantic region make it a strategic choice to grow a business and improve your quality of life. Learn more about why CNN Money selected Suffolk as one of the “100 Best Places to Live” in America, and how the Suffolk Economic Development Department can help you make your vision a reality. You’re in Good Company.

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Automatic Coating Ltd. Expands U.S. Operations in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Virginia (May 13, 2025) Automatic Coating Ltd., a global leader in corrosion-resistant coating technologies, has announced a significant expansion of its U.S. operations in Suffolk, Virginia. The company will invest between $4 and $5 million to add 21,000 square feet of new space to its facility at 1013 Obici Industrial Boulevard, less than two years after launching its U.S. headquarters in the city.
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As we close out 2024 and the 50th anniversary of the City of Suffolk’s merger with Nansemond County, we see that this past year has been one of noteworthy economic development successes!