Hitachi Energy Announces $528 Million Investment in U.S. Transformer Production Expansion
Hitachi Energy announced a new $528 million manufacturing facility in Gallman, Mississippi to more than double its production capacity of small and medium-sized power transformers. The plant will produce units ranging from 10 MVA to 160 MVA for voltages up to 230 kV. This marks the company's largest single investment in the U.S., bringing total manufacturing expansion commitments in the country to around $1.5 billion. The new facility is expected to alleviate industry-wide supply constraints as it begins production in 2029, addressing growing demand driven by data centers and electrification. Hitachi Energy also plans capacity expansions at facilities in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Tennessee. Current transformer backlogs are slowing grid expansion efforts across the U.S. Greg Callahan, senior vice president of North American transformers for Hitachi Energy, noted that production will transition from the existing Crystal Springs facility to Gallman once completed. The company emphasized this move as a strategic step toward improving supply chain responsiveness and meeting long-term customer demand.
Topics: Grid Infrastructure Power Transformers U.S. Manufacturing