MIDLAND, VA. — Ross Industries Inc. is expanding its production facility in Virginia. The $7.5 million, 24,000-square-foot expansion will enable the food processing machinery manufacturing company to increase its product assembly capacity for its line of packaging, slicing, chilling and freezing, and tenderizing machinery.

The project consists of constructing a new assembly hall adjacent to the company’s existing building. It will increase operations to more than 100,000 square feet.

"This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant leap forward for Ross and a testament to our commitment to innovation in quality food manufacturing equipment,” said Jamie Usrey, president of Ross Industries. “With the addition of this facility, we are proud to create 24 new job opportunities for skilled professionals, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.”