# Hitachi Energy expands Ludvika factory with $69M investment

Hitachi Energy is investing $69 million (700 million SEK) to add a 20,000 m² facility at its Ludvika factory, expanding testing capacity for HVDC systems and adding office space. The expansion supports 2,000 new hires planned in Sweden by 2027.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-03-17
- Where: Ludvika, Sweden
- Value: $69.0M
- Jobs: 2,000
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 20,000 m² facility
- Products: HVDC systems, MACH control and protection system
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md), [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [transformer-magazine.com](https://transformer-magazine.com/news/hitachi-energy-invests-69-m-in-its-ludvika-factory/), 2025-03-17: "Hitachi Energy has announced a $69 M (700 million SEK) investment to further expand its operations in Ludvika with an additional 20,000 m2 facility."

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