The new LEGO factory in Virginia has reached a major construction milestone with the placement of the final steel beam on the main production building’s frame. The steel topping out marks the start of the next phase of construction for the factory which still remains on track to begin production in 2027. We’ve already touched on this before but there will be over 1,700 positions and you can sign up to get notified of any openings.
… ContinueLEGO Manufacturing Virginia reaches major construction milestone at new U.S. factory ahead of 2027 opening
• The final steel beam was raised on the LEGO Group’s U.S. factory, marking progress towards the next construction phase.
• The over US $1.5 billion investment includes the factory and a regional distribution center. The factory will create more than 1,700 jobs and is set to open in 2027.
• The steel topping out milestone was celebrated with a signed beam and a 2.5-foot LEGO® brick tree – a playful take on the construction tradition.VIRGINIA, USA, OCTOBER 1, 2025: Today, the LEGO Group’s U.S. factory site marked a major construction milestone with the placement of the final steel beam on the main production building’s frame. The symbolic ‘topping out’ moment signals the start of the next phase of construction for the state-of-the-art facility, which remains on track to begin production in 2027.
Jesus Ibañez, General Manager of LEGO Manufacturing Virginia, said: “This steel topping out marks a significant moment in our journey to build and open our new U.S. factory, bringing creativity and
