New jobs, investment coming to Campbell County [Video]

Campbell County Department of Economic Development announced that J&T Welding and Fabrication will relocate to Brookneal.

The company’s operations include machining, welding and powder coating custom parts for clients of various applications which support existing industry in the region, a news release states.

J&T Welding and Fabrication has been in operation for seven years at its previous headquarters in northern Pittsylvania County. After securing a large new contract, the company has entered into a major growth period and is investing $500,000 into new equipment and creating six new jobs at its new location in the Brookneal industrial building previously occupied by Sanfacon Industries.

At the Oct. 1 meeting, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors approved an incentives package totaling $8,900 based on the company’s capital investment and job creation.

“We have long term plans to continue to grow our business and offer many new services in order to help grow …