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Gates Flag & Banner Company opens new Lynchburg facility
The custom flag maker expands with a new location off Graves Mill Road.
Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:22pm
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Gates Flag & Banner Company, a custom flag maker with roots dating back to 1870, has opened a new facility in Lynchburg, Virginia. The company, headquartered in New Jersey, cited the need for more employees and space as reasons for the expansion. The new location was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 26, 2026.
Why it matters
The opening of the new Lynchburg facility represents growth and investment for Gates Flag & Banner, a long-standing American manufacturer that prides itself on producing domestic goods. The expansion signals the company's commitment to the local community and its ability to meet increasing demand for its custom flag and banner products.
The details
The new Gates Flag & Banner facility is located off Graves Mill Road in Lynchburg. The company's vice president, Anna Ebersold, stated that the expansion was necessary to accommodate more employees and provide additional space. Gates Flag & Banner, which dates back to 1870 and is headquartered in New Jersey, is known for its focus on American-made products and quality craftsmanship.
- Gates Flag & Banner Company opened its new Lynchburg facility on March 26, 2026.
The players
Gates Flag & Banner Company
A custom flag maker with roots dating back to 1870, headquartered in New Jersey and known for producing American-made goods.
Anna Ebersold
The vice president of Gates Flag & Banner Company.
Daniel Ebersold
The operations manager of Gates Flag & Banner Company.
What they’re saying
“We needed more employees. We needed more space, and it's an exciting thing for a business to have happen.”
— Anna Ebersold, Vice President
“Just wanted to welcome everybody. The community's been a big part of our growth.”
— Daniel Ebersold, Operations Manager
The takeaway
The expansion of Gates Flag & Banner Company's operations in Lynchburg represents the continued success and growth of a long-standing American manufacturer that has remained committed to producing high-quality, domestic goods. The new facility will allow the company to better serve its customers and contribute to the local economy.
