RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — The transformers produced at the facility contain no oil and are used all over US power grids and in specialized industries like data centers and in renewable energy.
Hitachi Energy have announced the successful completion of a $6.2 million expansion of their manufacturing facility in Bland, Virginia, one of the leading producers of dry-type transformers in all of North America. The expansion was initiated to address the fast-growing demand from these company’s customers across North America. It was performed in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is meant to provide additional production capacity, with new upgraded technology to support enhanced manufacturing capabilities and created about 40 new jobs at the site.
The transformers produced at the facility contain no oil and are used to adjust and stabilize the voltage of electricity flowing through US power grids, or in specialized industries like data centers and in renewable energy.
According to the company, this facility, which has been in operation since 1972, is a critical element of the company’s manufacturing base in the U.S.
“We are excited to show off our new, state-of-the-art capabilities here in Bland,” said Steve McKinney, Managing Director, Transformer Business for North America, Hitachi Energy. “Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, we have been able to maintain operations while completing this ambitious expansion. The success of this effort is a testament to the strong workforce we have in Bland, and the long-standing partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia, which has provided exceptional support to help bring this project to fruition.”
"Hitachi Energy’s expansion of operations in Bland is great for the company and Southwest Virginia," said Governor Ralph Northam. "After nearly 50 years in Virginia, Hitachi Energy has proven its commitment to the Commonwealth and our values, including our clean energy goals. The company's focus on sustainable energy will benefit Virginians now and in the future."
Source: Hitachi Energy