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| http://morgangriffith.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399022 | Griffith Celebrates $248.4 Million WestRock Expansion in Covington and Alleghany County | 2018-09-25 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | VA | Morgan Griffith | G000568 | morgangriffith.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after participating in today's announcement that WestRock Company plans to invest $248.4 million to expand its operations in the City of Covington and Alleghany County: WestRock's $248.4 million investment in improving its manufacturing operation is great news for the Alleghany Highlands. The company is a staple of our area's economy. This new investment reaffirms that fact and shows a long-term commitment to the area. Background WestRock Company makes paper and packaging products, and their Covington facility is among the largest whiteboard manufacturers in North America. The $248.4 million investment announced today will be used to purchase new equipment at its manufacturing operation. Sixty existing employees will be retrained to use the equipment. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |