Acoustical Sheetmetal Company to Expand in Virginia Beach

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company celebrated the completion of its Phase II expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 31, 2024. Mayor Bobby Dyer and Virginia Beach City Council members attended the ceremony.

Acoustical Sheetmetal is renowned for manufacturing sound-reducing and weather-protective enclosures for on-site power generation equipment and control centers, serving essential sectors such as data centers, hospitals and wastewater treatment plants. 

In 2020, Virginia Beach Economic Development, in collaboration with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, announced Acoustical Sheetmetal’s plans to establish their headquarters and a second manufacturing facility in the city’s Innovation Park. This project initially anticipated a $15.8 million capital investment and the creation of 200 new full-time jobs.  

The Phase I development included a 100,000-square-foot facility, and the recently completed Phase II has surpassed expectations, adding 135,000 square feet to its campus footprint. Currently, the company employs over 500 individuals. Acoustical Sheetmetal has experienced significant success in Virginia Beach, exceeding their investment and hiring projections, and continues to grow. 

"Yesterday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a significant milestone for both Acoustical Sheetmetal and the City of Virginia Beach,” said City of Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer. “This expansion not only demonstrates the company’s tremendous growth and success but also highlights our city’s commitment to fostering a thriving business environment. We are proud to support Acoustical Sheetmetal’s continued investment in our community, creating jobs and driving economic development. Congratulations to the entire Acoustical Sheetmetal team on this remarkable achievement." 

“Acoustical Sheetmetal Company sincerely appreciates the support of the City of Virginia Beach and State of Virginia in the continued expansion of our business,” said Margaret Shaia, chief executive officer of Acoustical Sheetmetal Company. "Over the past five years, this support has allowed us to grow our organization from 100 employees in 2019 to over 500 today, contributing significantly to the Virginia Beach economy. Such support has also enabled ASC to become a major supplier to the data center expansion seen throughout Virginia and the entire United States. Infrastructure spending is projected to continue at a rapid pace, and we’re proud to have such an impact on this industry. We look forward to further partnerships with the City of Virginia Beach and State of Virginia to fuel our continued growth.” 

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