Chesterfield, Virginia, October 2, 2025

News Summary

Lego achieved a significant milestone in its $1 billion factory project in Chesterfield, Virginia, by holding a topping-out ceremony. The 1.7 million-square-foot facility, set to open in 2027, will enhance supply chain efficiency and create over 1,760 jobs. With state officials and Lego representatives present, the ceremony highlighted the factory’s potential in fostering creativity in children, contributing to local economic growth, and supporting sustainability through reduced shipping impacts.

Chesterfield, Virginia: Lego Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony for $1 Billion Factory, Set to Open in 2027

Lego has reached a significant milestone in its ambitious $1 billion manufacturing project in Chesterfield, Virginia, with a topping-out ceremony held at the site on Thursday. The 1.7 million-square-foot factory, situated within the Meadowville Technology Park, is scheduled to begin production in 2027.

The ceremony witnessed a gathering of approximately 1,300 attendees, including construction workers, Lego employees, state officials, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The governor spoke on the factory’s potential to encourage creativity in children through the company’s beloved building blocks.

Jesus Ibañez, Lego’s general manager for Virginia, highlighted that the new facility aims to enhance supply chain efficiency for U.S. customers. By producing products locally, the factory is expected to minimize the environmental impact associated with long-distance shipping, further reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability.

Factory Specifications and Employment Opportunities

The Chesterfield factory will span 13 buildings designed to accommodate molding, processing, and packaging operations, alongside an automated warehouse and office spaces. The construction progress is currently at 35%, indicating significant strides towards completion. Once operational, the factory is projected to create over 1,760 jobs over a decade, adding to the over 500 employees already working at a temporary facility located at 1600 Ruffin Mill Road in Chesterfield.

Lego is positioned to receive a performance grant of $56 million from the General Assembly’s Major Employment and Investment Project Approval Commission, underscoring the project’s economic significance. The development benefited from the resources and support provided by Chesterfield Economic Development and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.

Contractors and Collaborators

The construction of the factory is being managed by the General Contractor Gray|Hourigan, a joint venture between Richmond-based Hourigan and Kentucky-based Gray. Notably, Danish firms COWI and Arkitema Architects contributed to the detailed master plan and design of the facility, ensuring that it meets modern manufacturing standards and sustainability goals.

Future Expansion Plans

In addition to the Chesterfield manufacturing facility, Lego also announced plans to establish a $366 million warehouse and distribution center in Prince George, Virginia. The company is further set to open a retail Lego Store at Short Pump Town Center in Henrico, which will enhance its presence in the region and provide direct sales channels to customers.

Gov. Youngkin expressed enthusiasm for the factory’s prospects, recognizing its anticipated benefits to Virginia’s economy and employment landscape. The ability of Lego products to bear the label “Made in Virginia” is seen as a positive development for local manufacturing initiatives.

Background

This new factory will mark Lego’s second manufacturing facility in North America. The company previously established its first in Monterrey, Mexico. The decision to expand into Chesterfield aligns with Lego’s long-term strategy to enhance its operational capacities across the U.S., catering to rising demand and reinforcing its supply chain.

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