MEMPHIS, TN—ABB will invest $30 million to build a new assembly plant for low-voltage products. The investment will initially create more than 200 jobs, with an additional 100 jobs expected to be added over the next five years.
CANONSBURG, PA—Universal Electric Corp., a manufacturer of power distribution systems, will invest $11.5 million to construct an 81,000-square-foot addition to its assembly plant here. The company plans to add 58 new jobs over the next three years.
ANDOVER, MA—Schneider Electric has opened its new North American research and development center here. The center is expected to house approximately 750 employees across all disciplines of Schneider Electric’s business segments.
A designer and manufacturer of electrical components, Jiangsu Phono Electrical Co. Ltd. faces the ongoing challenge of creating high-quality and safe products at the lowest cost.
SIOUX CITY, IA—Sabre Industries celebrated completion of a $20 million assembly plant here, part of a multiphase expansion that is doubling the company’s workforce in the area. The manufacturer of large electrical and communication transmission equipment expects to add about 200 jobs.
TRENTON, TN—About 250 jobs are expected to be created when MacLean Power Systems opens a new assembly plant here. The facility will make connectors, anchoring systems and other components for electrical transmission systems.
LEWISTON, ID— Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a manufacturer of equipment for the electric power industry, is doubling the size of its assembly plant here.
JACKSON, MS—A transformer manufacturer here will pay $1.3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that it gave preferential treatment to illegal Hispanic immigrants over local residents.