Hitachi Energy Will Positively Impact Right to Work Virginia
Hitachi Energy is expanding soon in Right to Work South Boston, Virginia, with a major investment totaling $457 million. As a result, the company will also create 825 new jobs!
From Area Development Magazine:
“Power transformers are a linchpin technology for a robust and reliable electric grid and winning the AI race. Bringing production of large power transformers to the U.S. is critical to building a strong domestic supply chain for the U.S. economy and reducing production bottlenecks, which is essential as demand for these transformers across the economy is surging. As the global leader in electrification, Hitachi Energy is uniquely positioned to deliver critical power solutions for the American market.” […]
“Virginia’s manufacturing sector is continuing to grow with this exciting investment from Hitachi Energy. […] Eight-hundred and twenty-five new employees in South Boston will soon be constructing the critical electrical equipment needed to power even more economic growth in the Commonwealth. As our energy demands rise, Virginia and Hitachi Energy are rising to the occasion.” […]
“Hitachi’s leadership in transformer technology is advancing energy reliability worldwide, with South Boston, Virginia, standing as a key hub where investment in people and processes strengthens both community growth and global innovation. […] We are grateful for Hitachi’s continued investments in Southern Virginia and for the company’s expanding role in meeting the world’s rising energy demands.” […]
“We are pleased to support the continued growth of Hitachi in Halifax County. We are honored Hitachi has selected the South Boston plant for this investment. Since the groundbreaking of the original plant in 1967, this facility and its people have been vital members of our business community. […] We look forward to continuing work with company leaders on workforce housing, training and childcare throughout this project and into the future.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.