Ritz Instrument Transformers Establishes Operations in Right to Work Georgia

Ritz Instrument Transformers has chosen Right to Work Waynesboro, Georgia for its new operations. In order to accomplish this, the company is investing a total of $28 million toward the project. They will also create 130 new jobs. So this will be an excellent addition to Burke County’s economy!

From Area Development Magazine:

“The investment in a new state-of-the-art factory for high-voltage instrument transformers in Waynesboro marks the single-largest investment to date for the Ritz Group and illustrates the commitment of the company to the North American market. […] We are excited to call Waynesboro our long-term home. The availability of a well-trained workforce and the support extended by Burke County and the State of Georgia made Waynesboro the obvious choice for Ritz. The U.S. electrical grid is undergoing rapid expansion and transformation as the utility industry reacts to and prepares for growth driven by adoption of electric vehicles, new datacenters needed to power AI, continued addition of renewable generation, and an increase in the U.S. manufacturing base.” […]

“The State of Georgia’s relationships in Europe have helped position the state and investor companies for long-term success. […] Over 30 years ago, Ritz chose to enter the U.S. market through a location in Georgia. Through years of partnerships at every level, the company’s presence in the state has grown and evolved with market demand, including building an additional facility in Hartwell. Ritz’s growth in Burke County is a great example of how our international partnerships like those with Germany continue to benefit Georgians and critical industries.” […]

“The Development Authority of Burke County is extremely excited that Ritz is choosing Waynesboro to build their state-of-the-art high voltage manufacturing facility. […] Their building in the Industrial Park will kick off the final phase of the park and will serve as a catalyst to complete the remaining portion. Ritz will benefit greatly from their facility location as they will be able to tap into a strong workforce and have a solid presence with their customers.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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