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Governor Kaine Announces 50 New Jobs for Halifax County
– LASCO Bathware to invest $1.7 million to expand manufacturing –

1-23-2009 - RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that LASCO Bathware, Inc. will invest $1.7 million to expand in Halifax County. The company, which will expand its manufacturing operation to include an additional line of upscale bathware marketed under their "Aquatic" label, will create 50 jobs and save an existing 280 jobs.Virginia successfully competed with Michigan, Texas and Washington for the project.

"I am thrilled that LASCO chose its Halifax County location for this expansion, retaining 280 jobs and adding an additional 50 positions," Governor Kaine said. "It is also noteworthy that the average annual salary of these jobs will be above the prevailing wage for the region. The continuing success of this existing industry will have significant impact on the future economy of Halifax County."

LASCO Bathware, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of bathing fixtures in the United States, producing nearly a fourth of bathing fixtures sold. LASCO, headquartered in Anaheim, California, began doing business in 1965.