Hitachi Energy invests $37 M into expansion of transformer factory in Virginia
USA, Virginia, South Boston: Hitachi Energy plans to invest over $37 M in the expansion of its power transformer factory in South Boston, Virginia.
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USA, Virginia, South Boston: Hitachi Energy plans to invest over $37 M in the expansion of its power transformer factory in South Boston, Virginia.
The investment is made to address fast-growing demand from utility customers and for applications such as renewable energy generation and data centres. In addition to its own investments, Hitachi Energy is leveraging financial support from the Commonwealth of Virginia and Halifax County where the facility is located.
These latest investments in the facility are for an additional 2,415 m2 (26,000 sq. ft.) of production space in its power transformer building, which will support the manufacturing of larger transformers specifically designed for utility and renewable energy markets. The project also includes investments in automated equipment and changes in factory processes to reduce factory cycle times and improve operational performance. This is particularly critical in the face of current supply chain challenges brought on by the pandemic and other factors.
The South Boston manufacturing facility has been in operation since 1968 and is one of the premier manufacturing locations in Halifax County and Southern Virginia.
“Hitachi Energy’s ambitious expansion in Halifax County represents a strong commitment and tremendous vote of confidence in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a great place to do business,” said Virginia Governor Glen Youngkin. “Hitachi Energy has been an important, long-standing employer in Southern Virginia for nearly 50 years, and we are thrilled the company will create additional good-paying jobs in the community. We are glad to be able to play a small part in making this expansion happen.”
For this expansion, Hitachi is partnering with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) as well as Halifax County’s Industrial Development Authority (IDA).
Source: Hitachi Energy
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