$457 million to go into large power transformer production facility in South Boston, Virginia, creating 825 new jobs as part of the company’s broader $1 billion investment in U.S. expansion
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, will invest $457 million to expand its South Boston facility, creating 825 new jobs in the Commonwealth. The new facility will be America’s largest manufacturing site for large power transformers, which are essential for high-voltage transmission, power generation, AI data centers, and large-scale industrial applications.
Governor Youngkin called the project “transformational for Southside Virginia,” noting that a new workforce housing initiative will add 96 homes for employees and families moving to the region. Halifax County is supporting the effort with land and waived permit fees, alongside funding from Virginia’s Workforce Housing Investment Program.
On CNBC’s Squawk Box, Hitachi Energy CEO Andreas Schierenbeck highlighted why Virginia was the natural choice: “We have been in Virginia for a long time. . .we have the infrastructure, we have the workers here — that’s why we took the decision.”
Speaking on the same program, Governor Youngkin described the investment as a cornerstone of a “manufacturing renaissance” in Virginia, where his administration has already secured $135 billion in business commitments that underpin another 80,000 jobs on top of the 167,000 jobs created since taking office.
This investment is part of Hitachi’s broader $1 billion commitment to U.S. expansion, strengthening America’s electrical grid to meet record demand from advanced manufacturing, AI, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor production.
Virginia’s competitive business climate and highly skilled workforce continue to attract historic investments that create jobs, strengthen supply chains, and secure America’s energy future.
For more details, read the full announcement here.