Italian rocket manufacturer to bring 1,500 jobs, $500 million investment to Pittsylvania

February 23, 2026

An Italian rocket manufacturer will bring over $500 million in investment and more than 1,500 jobs to Pittsylvania County, state officials announced Monday.

Avio will build a facility at an industrial park in Hurt where it will manufacture solid rocket motors for defense, propulsion, missile systems and the commercial space sectors, according to a news release from Gov. Abigail Spanberger. 

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