Advanced manufacturing investment continues to reshape the economic landscape across the Mid-Atlantic, creating ripple effects that extend far beyond a single facility. As reported by journalist Josh Janney in Virginia Business, global manufacturer Jabil plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Prince George County, bringing an expected 352 new jobs and a $30 million investment to the region.
The 300,000-square-foot facility at Crosspointe Logistics Center will manufacture critical power distribution systems for Siemens, supporting growing national demand for energy infrastructure, automation systems, and next-generation industrial technologies. Production is expected to begin this fall.
While the project is located in Virginia, the announcement reflects broader economic trends that matter for Prince George’s County, Maryland businesses and stakeholders. The expansion highlights how advanced manufacturing, energy infrastructure, logistics, and supply chain resiliency continue to drive regional economic growth throughout the DMV and surrounding markets.
For Prince George’s County-based companies, this type of investment reinforces increasing demand for suppliers, workforce talent, transportation and warehousing support, cybersecurity solutions, professional services, and technology partnerships tied to industrial expansion. Manufacturing growth across the region often creates opportunities for local businesses positioned within construction, engineering, IT, workforce training, procurement, and distribution ecosystems.
The announcement also underscores the continued importance of workforce readiness and industry partnerships. According to the article, Virginia’s economic development and workforce infrastructure played a role in attracting the project, including support from the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program. Across Prince George’s County, organizations such as Employ Prince George’s continue investing in workforce development initiatives designed to connect residents and businesses to emerging industry opportunities.
The project reflects a larger national shift toward domestic manufacturing expansion and supply chain localization. Jabil has continued scaling its U.S. manufacturing footprint in response to accelerating demand tied to energy systems, data infrastructure, and advanced technologies.
For Prince George’s County economic development stakeholders, announcements like this serve as an important indicator of where future business growth and investment activity may continue to trend. As advanced manufacturing and infrastructure sectors expand throughout the region, opportunities increase for local businesses that can support innovation, logistics, workforce pipelines, and emerging technology ecosystems.
Economic growth in neighboring markets often creates momentum that benefits the broader regional economy — particularly for businesses prepared to scale alongside evolving industry demand.
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Virginia Business – Manufacturer Jabil to Open Plant in Prince George, Creating 352 Jobs