Swiss-based Hitachi Energy, an energy technology company, plans to invest $60 million in its Mount Pleasant facility.
The investment will double production capacity for high-voltage switchgear and breakers. This includes gas-insulated switchgear, hybrid switchgear, and dead tank breakers.
“Demand for electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, is surging globally, and significantly in North America, and one of our highest priorities is making sure that we are growing our capabilities to address our customer’s present and future needs,” Andreas Schierenbeck, Hitachi Energy CEO, said.
The bulk of the invest will involve the implementation of a new gas-management system for EconiQ switchgear production. EconiQ eco-efficient technology eliminates the use of sulfur hexafluoride, a potent greenhouse gas, from high-voltage equipment.
The company’s EconiQ portfolio offers high safety and performance standards while maintaining a compact size and offering the lowest carbon footprint.
Expansion is part of an additional $155 million the company plans to invest in North America to expand its manufacturing capacity. The investment will create approximately 100 jobs.
Hitachi Energy employs approximately 45,000 people in 90 countries. It generates business volumes of approximately $13 billion, and has installed technologies in more than 140 countries. The company serves customers in the data center, industry, infrastructure, transportation, and utility sectors.