EPL America Inc., formerly known as Essel Propack, is planning to invest $37.4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Danville, Virginia. The company will upgrade its 200,000-square-foot facility and add new machinery to grow its presence in the beauty and cosmetic markets. The expansion will create 24 new jobs. EPL America produces plastic laminated tubes for industries such as oral care, beauty and cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The project was secured for Virginia through collaboration between the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the city of Danville, and the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance. Governor Glenn Youngkin approved a $90,000 grant from the Commonwealth's Opportunity Fund to support the project, and the Virginia Jobs Investment Program will provide funding and services for employee training. [62ba70db]