CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. — M.C. Dean will invest $412.5 million to expand production at its Modular Mission Critical manufacturing campus in Caroline County, creating 1,950 new jobs.

The Tysons-based firm designs, manufactures and commissions power, mechanical, communications, automation and security systems at the campus. Plans call for a 442,000-square-foot building on the main campus and a 1.5-million-square-foot building on the 600-acre north campus. By 2030, the company's land holdings will reach 1,300 acres and campus capacity will top 3.6 million square feet. The state will provide up to $45 million, approved by the Major Employment and Investment Project Approval Commission and subject to General Assembly approval. The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program will support hiring with customized training and recruitment. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced the project Oct. 13.

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Company: M.C. Dean
Location: Caroline County, Va.
Investment: $412.5 million (company); up to $45 million in state support, subject to General Assembly approval
Jobs: 1,950 new
Type: Manufacturing campus expansion
Announced: Oct. 13, 2026

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