# Hitachi Energy to build transformer factory in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil

Hitachi Energy began construction of a new electrical power transformer factory in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil, as part of a US$200 million investment in the country. The plant is expected to be completed in 2028 and will create 450 direct jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-04-16
- Where: Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Value: $200.0M
- Jobs: 450
- Starts operating: 2028
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 46,300 square meters (first phase)
- Products: electrical power transformers
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [gazetanews.com](https://www.gazetanews.com/noticias/economia/2025/08/503227-hitachi-anuncia-nova-fabrica-visando-data-centers-e-energia-renovavel.html), 2018-04-16: "A nova fábrica faz parte de um investimento de cerca de US$ 200 milhões da Hitachi Energy no Brasil, anunciado em 2024."

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