# Hitachi Energy to invest R$385M in transformer-component expansion in Brazil

Hitachi Energy announced on October 22, 2026, an investment of R$385 million (approximately US$77 million) to expand transformer-component manufacturing in Brazil. The investment includes a new facility for high-voltage bushings and tap changers in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, and expanded insulation-material production in Guarulhos, creating over 120 jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-10-22
- Where: Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo and Guarulhos, Brazil
- Value: $77.0M (385.0M BRL)
- Jobs: 120
- Status: announced
- Products: high-voltage bushings, tap changers, insulation materials
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [tafengpower.com](https://www.tafengpower.com/news/hitachi-energy-plans-r-385-million-transformer-component-expansion-in-brazil-433115.html), 2026-11-02: "Hitachi Energy announced on October 22, 2026, that it will invest R$385 million (approximately US$77 million) to expand transformer-component manufacturing in Brazil."

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