ABB to Invest $110 Million in U.S. Production Facilities
CARY, NC—ABB plans to invest $110 million in four U.S. manufacturing sites to meet future demand in key industries including data centers and the grid.
As part of the investment, a new production line will be built at the company’s factory in Senatobia, MS, to assemble its new Emax 3 circuit breakers (photo above). Additional upgrades will be made at ABB facilities in Pinetops, NC; Richmond, VA; and Arecibo, PR.
“This investment in the U.S. is part of our long-term strategy to support future growth in our biggest global market,” says Morten Wierod, CEO of ABB. “Demand is being driven by key trends, from the surging power needs of AI in data centers, to grid modernization and customers improving energy efficiency and uptime to reduce their costs.
“Our investments will ensure we can meet growing demand from customers across North America in line with our local-for-local strategy,” explains Wierod.
The cutting-edge Emax 3 air circuit breaker improves the energy security and resilience of power systems in large facilities with high power demands, including airports, data centers and large manufacturing sites. The new line is expected to open in 2026.
Other recent ABB investments in the United States have included a new $100 million manufacturing facility and laboratory in New Berlin, WI, and a new $40 million factory in Albuquerque, NM.
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