# Hitachi Energy building new transformer factory in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil

Hitachi Energy is constructing a new factory in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil, with a total investment of $200 million (80% in this plant). The 46,300 sqm facility will produce advanced transformers, creating 450 direct and 1,800 indirect jobs, with delivery expected in 2028.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-02-24
- Where: Pindamonhangaba, Brazil, Brazil
- Value: $200.0M
- Jobs: 450
- Starts operating: 2028
- Status: under construction
- Products: advanced transformers
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Hitachi Energy](https://endata.com/companies/15140.md)

## Sources

- [galpaodasmaquinas.com.br](https://galpaodasmaquinas.com.br/noticias/nova-fabrica-hitachi-energy-pindamonhangaba-investimento-2028/), 2026-02-24: "A chegada da Hitachi Energy a Pindamonhangaba representa um ponto de inflexão para a capacidade industrial do Brasil no mercado elétrico."

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