# Hitachi Energy expands composite component factory in Piteå, Sweden

Hitachi Energy is expanding its transformers components factory in Piteå, Sweden, investing in new machinery and increasing workforce by 50% (about 100 new jobs). The expanded factory will create three production lines for composite insulators and cylinders, with commissioning scheduled for fall 2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-01-16
- Where: Piteå, Sweden, Sweden
- Jobs: 100
- Starts operating: Q3 2026
- Status: announced
- Products: composite insulators, cylinders for tap changers
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Hitachi ABB Power Grids](https://endata.com/companies/8446.md)

## Sources

- [hitachienergy.com](https://www.hitachienergy.com/news-and-events/features/2025/01/hitachi-energy-expands-and-increases-workforce-in-composite-component-factory-in-pite-sweden), 2025-01-16: "The new expanded factory is scheduled for commissioning in the fall of 2026."

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