Eaton invests in South Carolina transformer facility
Eaton is investing $340 million to increase its production of three-phase transformers by adding a new facility in South Carolina.
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USA, South Carolina: Eaton is investing $340 million to increase its production of three-phase transformers. The company is adding its third US manufacturing facility for such transformers, to be located in Jonesville, SC. This will address the shortage of transformers and record demand for its solutions across utility, large commercial, industrial and data center customers. Production and hiring at the facility will begin in 2027. Eaton will continue to manufacture three-phase transformers at two Wisconsin facilities.
“Electrical power demand is increasing dramatically, and our solutions are at the heart of energy systems everywhere, from the utility grid to industrials, data centers, buildings and more. We’re grateful for the strong collaboration and support in South Carolina, where we have a long history of manufacturing and innovation. Eaton is continuing to increase production and add jobs there and across the U.S. to support affordable, reliable and clean energy,” said Mike Yelton, president, Americas Region, Electrical Sector at Eaton.
The company will convert an existing facility in Jonesville, South Carolina into a state-of-the-art manufacturing site for three-phase transformers, with the project supported by local, state, and federal economic development incentives. The company is also working closely with readySC and regional schools to support hiring and industry training.
“Eaton’s new operation in Union County, which will mean 700 new jobs for the local community, represents a major vote of confidence in South Carolina’s highly skilled, world-class workforce. This investment is a remarkable milestone for Eaton and Union County, and we celebrate the opportunities it will create throughout the state in the years ahead,” said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.
Source: Eaton
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