A $6.5 million expansion by Norfolk-based Tabet Manufacturing Co. will create 68 jobs in the region, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday.
The communications equipment manufacturer will expand its operations by constructing a new manufacturing facility next to its current location at 1336 Ballentine Blvd. Tabet was founded more than 60 years ago and developed the first wafer-style switches for use on U.S. Navy ships.
“Tabet Manufacturing Co. is a longtime contributor to the Hampton Roads economy, producing vital communications equipment for our armed forces,” Northam said in a statement. “The company’s Norfolk operation continues to thrive, supported by the region’s significant military presence and the ability to recruit and retain top talent. We are honored that Tabet has decided to reinvest in our commonwealth, and we look forward to their continued success.”
