# Weidmann Electrical Technology expanding Urbana facility, adding 40 jobs

Weidmann Electrical Technology is investing US$155 million to expand its Urbana, Ohio facility and develop a new facility in Middletown, Ohio. The Urbana expansion will create 40 new jobs to support the new Middletown operation, which will create 65 jobs. The new Middletown facility will feature a next-generation Transformerboard production line expected to begin operations in 2028.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-07-17
- Where: Urbana, Ohio, United States
- Value: $155.0M
- Jobs: 40
- Starts operating: 2028
- Status: announced
- Products: transformer insulation, Transformerboard
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/27142.md)

## Sources

- [springfieldnewssun.com](https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/weidmann-electrical-expanding-urbana-facility-adding-40-jobs/article_e8fef20a-3fbe-5b08-85aa-5ca71a8e68dd.html), 2026-07-17: "As demand for power transformers continues to grow, expanding our operations in Ohio will strengthen our manufacturing capabilities, support our customers, and create new opportunities for growth in both Middletown and Urbana."

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