John A. Luke

Several firms decide to expand

Several Richmond-based companies announced this week new operations and future plans for expansion.

MeadWestvaco repackaging business model

Richmond-based MeadWestvaco, which will soon move into its shinny new headquarters downtown, is moving away from growing trees and making paper and into the packaging business. And profits were higher this quarter than last year, a pleasant surprise and encouraging sign for a region that has lost several major employers.