International Companies Seem To Like Opening Facilities In Harrisonburg, Virginia

Boxer Gifts, a British manufacturer of specialty, often wacky gifts, including the "poo timer" and "old age emergency pants," will invest $1.4 million to establish its first U.S. light manufacturing, distribution and wholesale operation in Harrisonburg, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday.

An international cycling company is coming to the Friendly City. Lauf Cycling is an Iceland-based company that will open its U.S. Distribution Center and Headquarters in Harrisonburg. Lauf was founded in 2011 and specializes in the manufacturing of made-to-order, high-end gravel and mixed terrain bikes.