# Astor Transformatör begins construction of new transformer plant in Ankara

Astor Transformatör has started construction of a new transformer factory in Ankara, Turkey, with an investment of 125 million Turkish lira. The plant will cover 100,000 square meters and aims to produce transformers up to 500 kV 500 MVA, creating 230 jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-01-28
- Where: Ankara, Türkiye
- Jobs: 230
- Starts operating: Q3 2017
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 500 kV 500 MVA
- Products: transformers
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Astor Transformatör](https://endata.com/companies/21773.md)

## Sources

- [emlakkulisi.com](https://emlakkulisi.com/astordan-125-milyon-liralik-yeni-fabrika/513263), 2017-01-28: "Astor Transformatör, 125 milyon liralık yatırımı ile yeni fabrikasının inşaatına başladı."

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