11.05.2008




Three downtown office buildings sold.

The State bought 400 E. Cary Street (formerly United Dominion Realty Trust) for 6.5 million that will house health department clinics for both the state and city in the 51,000 s.f. space.

VCU Heath Systems bought One Capitol Square for 8.95 million to relocate employees from other properties around downtown into the 188,000 s.f. space.

The State bought Main Street Centre (600 E. Main Street) to expand the existing VA Department of Taxation and relocate other state agencies over time.

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Afton Chemical Corp. Research and Development Facility Expansion
500 Spring Street

When completed, the new two story building will add approximately 30,600 sq ft to the existing 250,000 sq ft research center. The new addition will provide office, laboratory, and mechanical test spaces in order to meet the needs of OEMs and customers in the driveline market. Construction on the new building is expected to be complete by the third quarter of 2009.

Afton Chemical Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU). Afton Chemical develops and manufactures petroleum additives that enhance the performance of lubricating oils and fuels to enhance their performance in machinery, vehicles, and other equipment. From custom-formulated chemical blends to market-general additive components, Afton Chemical technology helps fuels burn cleaner, engines run smoother, and machines last longer.




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