Hitachi Energy invests $22.5M to expand transformer production in Virginia

Hitachi Energy announced a $22.5 million investment to expand and modernize its dry-type transformer manufacturing operations in Southwest Virginia. This includes a new 75,000-square-foot facility in Atkins, Virginia, and upgrades to its existing facility in Bland, Virginia, creating approximately 120 new jobs.

“This expansion is part of Hitachi Energy's previously announced planned investments of over $6 billion globally through 2027, aimed at strengthening the resilience and capacity of electrical grids around the world.”hitachienergy.com

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• hitachienergy.comHitachi Energy expands U.S. footprint with $22.5 million investment to increase transformer production in VirginiaSteve McKinney, Senior Vice President, Head of Transformers, North AmericaApr 25, 2025
• thefabricator.comHitachi Energy to invest $22.5 million in Virginia plantApr 30, 2025

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