Eaton Invests $340M to Expand U.S. Transformer Production
Slice of Manufacturing Team
Feb 18, 2025
Key Highlights:
- Eaton investing $340M to increase U.S. production of three-phase transformers.
- New facility in Jonesville, SC, creating 700 jobs, opening in 2027.
- Eaton continues manufacturing three-phase transformers in Wisconsin and single-phase transformers in Texas.
- Supported by local, state, and federal incentives and industry training partnerships.
- Part of Eaton’s $1B+ investment in North American electrical manufacturing since 2023.
Source: Business Wire
Quotes
“ “Eaton is continuing to increase production and add jobs in South Carolina and across the U.S. to support affordable, reliable, and clean energy.” ”
Mike Yelton, President, Americas Region, Electrical Sector at Eaton
Why This Matters:
With increasing electrical power demand from utilities, industrials, and data centers, Eaton’s investment in U.S. transformer production will enhance grid reliability and modernization efforts. The new South Carolina facility will support economic growth, create jobs, and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure.
