Eaton invests $340M to open three-phase transformer manufacturing plant in South Carolina
Eaton has announced plans to open a new three-phase transformer manufacturing plant in Jonesville, South Carolina. The company, which specializes in intelligent power management, will invest $340 million into the project, which involves converting an existing facility into a transformer manufacturing site. The project is expected to create 700 new jobs for the surrounding area. Eaton is currently producing three-phase transformers at its two Wisconsin facilities. The company hopes this project will help address the critical shortage of transformers and demand for its solutions. Production at the new plant is expected to begin in 2027.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Mike Yelton, president, Americas Region, Electrical Sector at Eaton, said, “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.”
Governor Henry McMaster added, “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.”
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