The Lego Group is continuing to build its empire, investing $366 million to build a new 2 million-square-foot warehouse in Prince George County, Virginia. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday the warehouse will employ over 300. "The Lego Group is not just a household name, it’s a symbol of creativity, innovation and quality that resonates globally," Youngkin said in a news release. "Three years after choosing Virginia to establish its U.S. manufacturing plant, the Lego Group’s decision to expand into Prince George County is an exciting new chapter in this partnership, bringing 305 new, high-quality jobs to the region. "As the Lego Group deepens its roots in the Commonwealth, it’s sending a powerful message: Virginia is a place where global leaders thrive, grow and succeed." LEGO SWAPPING OIL IN ITS BRICKS FOR MORE EXPENSIVE RENEWABLE PLASTIC The new warehouse will operate in the state alongside the Lego factory being constructed in Chesterfield County. Announced in 2022, the 1.7 million-square-foot factory is on track to open in 2027 and will employ more than 1,700 once fully operational. "Our regional distribution center is a strategic complement to the factory we are currently constructing in Virginia," said Lego Group COO Carsten Rasmussen. "Both facilities will ensure that we have the manufacturing and distribution capacity to continue to meet long-term growth in the Americas for years to come, while helping to reduce lead times and our environmental impact through a shortened supply chain."

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