Siemens, Jabil expand electrical equipment manufacturing

Siemens and Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) recently announced plans to operate a new manufacturing facility at the Crosspointe Logistics Center in Prince George County, Va., supporting the energy infrastructure industry. As demand for power infrastructure continues to accelerate, particularly driven by rapid growth in data centers and electrification, this investment will help expand capacity and increase how quickly new infrastructure can be brought online. The Prince George facility, operated by Jabil, will feature approximately 300,000-square-feet of modern industrial space, allowing Siemens to expand U.S. production capacity for its medium-voltage switchgear and integrated power delivery solutions. This facility will expedite the availability of critical equipment needed to energize new infrastructure.

The $30 million investment will go towards scaling-up equipment, tooling, production readiness and operations at the Virginia site. The facility will produce the advanced systems and solutions necessary to protect, control and safely operate equipment in data center, utility, and industrial power generation and distribution applications. With production slated to begin in fall 2026, the Prince George facility is expected to add at least 350 jobs once operational.

“Our data center, utility and industrial customers are under intense pressure to add capacity quickly, with less risk and more predictability,” said Brian Dula, President of the Electrification and Automation business unit at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA. “By adding additional avenues to expand dedicated manufacturing of Siemens‑designed switchgear and power delivery solutions here in the U.S., we’re helping customers shorten project timelines and improve delivery confidence — while reinforcing a resilient domestic supply chain.”

“Our new Prince George facility will help us build the energy management solutions Siemens needs to meet customers’ growing power requirements with greater speed and scale,” said Brent Tompkins, SVP, Global Business Units, Renewables and Energy Infrastructure, at Jabil. “We’re proud to collaborate with Siemens to expand Jabil’s capabilities within the United States and enable the world’s most important technologies.” Recently achieving a $1 billion manufacturing investment milestone, this expansion reflects Siemens’ continued focus on strengthening domestic supply chains, reindustrializing the U.S. and adding capacity to meet accelerating demand for critical power infrastructure. This will allow Siemens to expand its leadership position in the electrification of data centers and the related grid infrastructure. For Jabil, this investment adds to the company’s growing U.S. manufacturing footprint, spanning more than 30 sites with proven experience and investments in automation, robotics, and process optimization to support production at scale across industries.

Jabil is one of the world’s largest manufacturing solutions providers and has worked with Siemens across the globe for numerous years, supporting high standards for quality and delivery performance. The Prince George collaboration builds on that foundation to help Siemens scale production in the U.S. while maintaining rigorous oversight and adherence to Siemens’ specifications and quality requirements, delivering essential power infrastructure at the pace demand now requires.

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Siemens USA CEO talks milestone $1B investment to US manufacturing

00:00 Speaker A

I’m curious about this milestone that you guys reached. How much of the the billion dollars was sort of in the planning? How much of it was pulled forward as a result of tariffs and you all thinking differently perhaps about your supply chain.

00:11 Speaker B

Yeah, thanks, Julie. It’s so nice to be with you today, especially as we announce this billion dollar milestone. Uh and it’s a fair question, right? I mean, this uh this billion dollars is the cumulative effect of investments over the last five years. Uh so definitely the pipeline and actually, uh many factories coming online over the last five years as we’ve continued to bring up our investment. A lot of it is associated with our uh build out of the electrical infrastructure. I mean, Siemens is the leading technology company helping to serve America’s industries, infrastructure and transportation. And we like to build close to where our customers are located. Uh the US is our largest market. Uh we have over 50,000 employees here in the United States and factories, manufacturing facilities from California and Texas uh to New York, Pennsylvania and the Carolinas, really across the United States. Uh so much of this has been in the planning for quite some time, but we’re really excited today to announce that we’ve reached that billion dollar milestone.

01:21 Speaker A

Okay, so to go back then to the tariff question, how much of that has sort of fed into your thinking and planning about all of this?

01:30 Speaker B

Well, a lot of these investments, Julie, uh were were planned long before we saw the tariff implementation over the last two years, but certainly for Siemens, like all uh companies doing business in the United States, it’s a topic that we’ve had to carefully navigate over the last few years. Our local for local investment strategy uh that we’ve really enhanced to be honest over the last decade, uh really has helped us to bring on more resilience to implement a supply chain that is more local to local, close closer to our customers and the markets that we serve.

02:22 Speaker A

Um, as we talked about, two of those four investments are tied to AI data center demand, providing um electrical components to some of those um facilities. Um, we know just hearing from the hyperscalers last week that there are some bottlenecks in certain parts of that buildout, right? They’ve talked notably about things like memory chips. I know gas turbines are another area that are way backlogged. So I’m curious where you guys are seeing those bottlenecks and how much some of this US capacity might help to alleviate them.

03:09 Speaker B

That’s a great question, Julie. Thank you. I think as we’re looking at um the the the bottlenecks that we’re seeing in the United States, I mean, workforce is one. Uh and our investments are helping to provide additional jobs in the United States, about 2,200 jobs over the last five years including through 2026 that we will make available in the United States. That’s one issue. I think another major issue in the United States is the demands and the constraints on our energy supply. As we’re looking at where our infrastructure build out is happening and needs to continue to happen in the United States, this is where we’ve really been able to deliver state-of-the-art electrification equipment uh to our customers to help address the increasing demands not just from AI, but certainly the additional manufacturing and onshoring that we’re seeing here in this country.

04:22 Speaker A

So I guess kind of related to that then, um, we heard some of those hyperscalers say, we’re seeing more demand than we can keep up with, right? We can’t we don’t have the capacity to supply as much compute demand. What are you seeing in terms of your demand supply equation at this point, particularly in that sort of AI related demand for your products?

04:48 Speaker B

This is a challenge that everyone’s facing right now. There’s huge demand. Uh we’re able to at this point in time, fortunately, meet the demands of our customers and the the build out of the manufacturing uh portfolio that I mentioned. Those investments uh we anticipate will continue. Uh we see that we’re able to really favorably invest in the United States to build out capacity, to train the workforce, to really elevate our ability to keep up with our customers’ demands. Our customers do include the hyperscalers and some of the largest technology companies in the world, but also uh many of our um, uh small and medium enterprise companies that are also benefiting from the expansion in the United States.

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Siemens is opening a railcar manufacturing plant in North Carolina

Siemens Mobility has officially inaugurated a railcar manufacturing plant in North Carolina, representing an investment of USD 220 million.

Government officials and leaders from the rail industry gathered today at Siemens Mobility’s rail manufacturing and service center in Lexington to mark a significant milestone in U.S. rail manufacturing. Construction of the facility is complete, production is underway, and the first locally built passenger railcars are scheduled for delivery in the summer of 2026.

The Lexington railcar factory is Siemens Mobility’s newest production facility in the United States and will play a key role in meeting the growing demand for passenger rail transportation nationwide. First announced in March 2023, the new Lexington site includes ten buildings on a 200-acre site.

The facility is dedicated to the production of Siemens Venture passenger railcars—among the most modern and innovative on the North American market—and will serve as a rail service hub on the East Coast, providing maintenance and major repair support for bogies, locomotives, and railcars, with the potential to service light rail vehicles in the future.

Once fully operational, this state-of-the-art facility will be the first in North America to offer both railcar and locomotive refurbishment and will utilize advanced digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, real-time analytics, and augmented reality, to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and set a new global standard for automated manufacturing.

Marking the beginning of a new generation of American rail transport, the facility was strategically designed with a dedicated rail bridge connected directly to the main line, enabling the efficient shipment of completed trains to customers on the East Coast and in other regions.

“Siemens Mobility’s investment in North Carolina manufacturing underscores the importance of rebuilding America’s transportation infrastructure right here at home. The impact of this facility will be felt for decades, supporting passenger rail services such as Amtrak on the Northeast Corridor and helping to deliver modern, reliable trains for travelers across the country,” said Steven Bradbury, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Hundreds of Employees at the North Carolina Railcar Plant

With over 375 employees already on board, the facility is on track to meet its goal of creating 500 new jobs by 2028, strengthening North Carolina’s economy and helping transform rail transportation across the country

Located in Davidson County, in the heart of the Piedmont Triad region, the city of Lexington offers access to a strong workforce and essential transportation networks. Partially supported by a Job Development Investment Grant from the state of North Carolina, estimated to add USD 1.6 billion to the state’s economy over 12 years, the Lexington site reinforces Siemens’ broader commitment to the U.S. industry.

Across all business sectors, Siemens employs approximately 45,000 people in the United States, works with 12,000 suppliers, and operates 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide, investing USD 700 million in U.S. manufacturing and over USD 20 billion in its technology infrastructure since 2007 to support the next era of digital and data-driven transformation.

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Siemens expands manufacturing footprint in the Carolinas to support data center growth – WSOC TV

Siemens has invested more than $165 million in North Carolina and South Carolina to support the artificial intelligence and data center markets. The investment includes the opening and expansion of several manufacturing sites across both states.

The new facilities are designed to increase the company’s manufacturing capacity in the United States to meet a rise in electrical equipment orders. According to a company news release, the expanded footprint will allow for faster production and delivery of low and medium voltage products to data center operators.

In North Carolina, Siemens is establishing two new all-electric and carbon-neutral facilities. A 131,000-square-foot site in Raleigh is expected to add 100 jobs by the end of 2026.

This location will assemble integrated power delivery solutions, which are prefabricated systems designed to reduce on-site installation time for power infrastructure.

The company is also opening a 101,000-square-foot site in Wendell. This facility will localize the production of medium voltage protection and automation devices. The expansion is expected to create 50 new roles at that location.

In South Carolina, a new 120,000-square-foot facility is opening in Spartanburg.

The site will house a distribution center and lighting panel production. Nearby in Roebuck, Siemens is expanding its existing facility by 22,000 square feet to increase busway production capacity. This expansion includes the addition of a new paint line, epoxy line and plating line.

The combined developments in Spartanburg and Roebuck will create 150 manufacturing roles in Spartanburg County. These investments follow nearly $700 million the company has committed to U.S. manufacturing in recent years, including expansions in Pomona, Calif., and Fort Worth, Texas.

The expansion of the Siemens Electrification and Automation U.S. headquarters in Wendell is expected to create more than 200 additional jobs by 2028. This growth will specifically support expanded local switchgear production.

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Siemens Invests $165M for U.S. Data Center Manufacturing

Siemens has invested more than $165 million across North and South Carolina to support America’s rapidly accelerating AI and data center markets. The new and expanded sites directly support Siemens’ record levels of data center-related electrical equipment orders while also increasing the company’s US manufacturing capacity.These expanded facilities will enable faster production, assembly, and delivery of essential low and medium voltage products to customers. From protection and automation devices manufactured in Wendell, North Carolina, to busway systems produced in Roebuck, South Carolina, these solutions provide the electrical backbone needed to rapidly scale AI data centers and AI factories across the United States. These investments build on nearly $700 million Siemens has committed over the past several years to expand local U.S. manufacturing capacity, including new and expanded electrical products facilities in Pomona, California, and Fort Worth, Texas. “Customer demand is at an all-time high as advanced infrastructure upgrades are needed to meet the power requirements from increasing AI workloads,” said Ruth Gratzke, President of Siemens Smart Infrastructure U.S. “Through sustained investment in U.S. manufacturing, Siemens is enhancing its capacity to meet the needs of data center and AI factory customers during this transformative phase of the AI industrial revolution, underscoring our long‑standing commitment to American made solutions.”In North Carolina, Siemens is growing its footprint with two new all-electric, carbon�neutral facilities. In Raleigh, the brand new 131,000-square-foot facility will add 100 jobs by the end of the year and will assemble Siemens’ integrated power delivery solutions. These prefabricated systems significantly reduce on-site installation time for critical power infrastructure, helping data center operators bring capacity online faster. In Wendell, a new 101,000-square-foot site will localize production of medium voltage protection and automation devices while adding 50 new roles. Lastly, Siemens’ Wendell-based Electrification and Automation U.S. headquarters will expand local switchgear production, creating more than 200 additional jobs at the facility by 2028. In South Carolina, Siemens is opening a new 120,000-square-foot facility in Spartanburg that will house the company’s lighting panel production and distribution center. Nearby in Roebuck, the company’s current facility will also add 22,000 square feet. This will increase busway production capacity significantly along with additional fabrication capabilities. The expanded facility will feature a new paint line, epoxy line, and an expanded plating line. Together, the Spartanburg and Roebuck facilities will add 150 new manufacturing roles to Spartanburg County. “Siemens’ investment in North and South Carolina will expand America’s ability to build the critical infrastructure that powers our grid, while also creating hundreds of American jobs,” said U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “The Trump Administration remains committed to unleashing the affordable, reliable, and secure power needed to power the future of American innovation and prosperity.”These electrical products, together with Siemens’ simulation, automation and cooling optimization portfolios create a chip-to-grid-to-buildings solution that reshapes the infrastructure powering AI. Together these technologies ensure efficiency and resiliency for the data center industry as well as neighboring communities across the country.As workforce development is as critical as production capacity for the future of AI infrastructure, the Siemens Foundation recently launched Careers Electric™, a national initiative designed to expand access to high-quality electrical training and create clear pathways to well-paying, in-demand electrical careers. Careers Electric™ launched in North Carolina with a $9.25 million investment from the Siemens Foundation, in partnership with state leaders, education institutions, and national workforce organizations. Together, through increased manufacturing capacity, technology development and workforce training initiatives, Siemens remains committed to aiding the U.S. in its position as a leader in innovation.For more information on Siemens’ data center solutions, visit here.

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Siemens Energy to Invest $1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing, Add 1,500 Jobs

Siemens Energy plans to invest $1 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing capacity for grid equipment and gas turbines, adding more than 1,500 jobs as power demand accelerates from data centers, AI infrastructure and electrification.

(P&GJ) — Siemens Energy has finalized plans to invest $1 billion to expand manufacturing operations across the United States, a move that will create more than 1,500 highly skilled jobs as electricity demand rises sharply due to data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure and industrial electrification.

The investment builds on plans outlined at the company’s Capital Market Day in Charlotte, North Carolina, last November and includes a mix of brownfield expansions and one greenfield project. Siemens Energy said the program will increase domestic production of grid equipment, transformers and large gas turbines, while strengthening U.S.-based manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand.

As part of the expansion, Siemens Energy will construct a new high-voltage switchgear manufacturing facility in Mississippi and expand transformer production, gas turbine manufacturing and grid technology operations in several states. The company said the approach allows it to use manufacturing capacity efficiently while supporting long-term market growth.

“Siemens Energy has been making things in the United States for more than a century and we are experiencing a once-in-a-generation growth opportunity due to the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing and the growth of artificial intelligence,” said Christian Bruch, CEO and President of Siemens Energy. “The current policy environment has contributed to this momentum. The Trump Administration has made energy security, a reliable and resilient grid, and growing U.S. manufacturing jobs a priority. This has supercharged the energy demand which is supporting new investments across the energy sector. We are excited to help write this next chapter of American energy expansion.”

The expansion is expected to add more than 1,500 roles across manufacturing, engineering and operations. Siemens Energy said it will also expand apprenticeship programs and training initiatives to support workforce development across the energy industry.

“This tremendous investment in a critical part of our power grid supply chain underscores President Trump’s success in expanding supply chain access and bringing major manufacturing back to America,” said U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. “We appreciate great partners like Siemens Energy, who proactively partner with the Trump administration for the benefit of the American people, prioritizing critical components to make the United States Energy Dominant!”

Planned Site Investments

Siemens Energy said the investment will be spread across multiple states:

• Mississippi (Greater Richland area): Construction of a new high-voltage switchgear plant, including a training center, with plans to hire up to 300 employees.

• North Carolina (Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Raleigh): Expanded transformer manufacturing and servicing, resumption of gas turbine manufacturing in Charlotte, turbine component production in Winston-Salem, and expanded grid technology, engineering and R&D operations in Raleigh. About 500 jobs are expected across the state.

• Florida (Orlando and Tampa): Expansion of turbine blade and vane manufacturing in Tampa and upgrades to research and development capabilities in Orlando, including an artificial intelligence digital grid technologies laboratory with NVIDIA. The company will also relocate and modernize its regional headquarters in Orlando.

• Alabama (Fort Payne): Expanded production of copper and insulation components for generators, creating about 120 jobs.

• New York (Painted Post) and Texas (Houston): Facility upgrades supporting the manufacture and servicing of compression equipment used to transport gas and liquids through pipelines.

Siemens Energy said the U.S. remains a core market for the company, accounting for nearly 29% of global order volume last fiscal year. The company currently employs more than 12,000 people across 25 U.S. facilities and works with nearly 5,000 domestic suppliers.

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Siemens Energy to add 120 jobs in Fort Payne as part of $1 billion U.S. manufacturing investment

Siemens Energy plans to add 120 advanced manufacturing jobs at its Fort Payne facility as part of a more than $1 billion U.S. investment initiative, according to a joint announcement from the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority and the City of Fort Payne.

The expansion will increase production capacity at the longtime Northeast Alabama plant and is expected to strengthen the region’s role in energy-sector manufacturing.

The Fort Payne facility, which opened in 1988, currently employs about 250 workers. Officials said the added positions will support expanded production of copper and insulated electrical components used in power-generation equipment. The growth is expected to position Siemens Energy among DeKalb County’s five largest manufacturing employers based on current employment levels.

Siemens Energy President of North America Matt Neal said the company’s technology already plays a major role in U.S. power generation and demand is rising.

“Twenty-five percent of the power generated in the United States relies on Siemens Energy technology and that process starts here in Alabama. We need more electricity to fuel our daily lives and our growing economy and that has increased demand for our equipment. Throughout the country we are expanding manufacturing and hiring more workers and doing so in places like Fort Payne where we already have a great workforce, a robust pipeline of talent, and strong partnerships with the community,” Neal said.

Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair said the expansion reflects confidence in the state’s workforce and business climate.

“Siemens Energy’s expansion in Fort Payne is a tremendous vote of confidence in the highly skilled local workforce and underscores the strong community partnerships with business in our state,” McNair said. “We are excited to watch this new phase of growth unfold and stand ready to help the company achieve its future strategic goals and innovations.”

Brett Johnson, Executive Director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority, said the project strengthens the county’s industrial base.

“Existing industries like Siemens Energy are the backbone of DeKalb County’s growing economy,” Johnson said. “As a major employer, Siemens Energy’s continued reinvestment creates long-term stability, higher-wage jobs, and sustained economic growth for our communities. The work being done at the Siemens Energy manufacturing plant in Fort Payne is literally helping generate reliable power around the globe, and that is the kind of work we can all be proud to say is made right here in DeKalb County, Alabama.”

Fort Payne Mayor Brian Baine said the additional jobs will have a regional ripple effect.

“These are the kinds of high-quality, advanced manufacturing jobs that strengthen families and elevate our workforce,” Baine said. “This manufacturing investment will transform the trajectories of 120 families across our region and create a wider ripple effect throughout our local economy. Investments like these create new opportunities for small businesses, workforce development, and our entire community. We welcome this investment and stand ready to support Siemens Energy throughout the process.”

Bryan Wilkin, Siemens Energy’s Director of Operations in Fort Payne, said the company plans to grow both its workforce and its community involvement.

“Siemens Energy is buzzing with excitement as we announce significant growth and investment in our Fort Payne factory. This expansion not only marks a milestone in our company’s journey but also brings a wave of new job opportunities to the area. We are thrilled to share that we will be hiring a substantial number of new employees, which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on our local economy and provide stability for many families. Our current employees can also rest assured that their positions remain stable and secure as we recognize and appreciate their continued hard work and dedication. In addition to these exciting developments, we are proud of our ongoing involvement in community initiatives. Our factory remains dedicated to supporting local events, charities, and projects that benefit the well-being of our neighbors. As we move forward with these plans, we invite the community to join us in celebrating this new chapter together,” Wilkin said.

Siemens Energy became an independent energy technology company after being spun off from Siemens AG in 2020 and operates more than two dozen facilities across the United States, including multiple manufacturing sites.

With the planned hiring and production increase, local leaders say the Fort Payne expansion adds to growing momentum for advanced manufacturing across Northeast Alabama.

Sherri Blevins is a reporter for 256 Today.

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Siemens Energy to invest $1bn in the US

Siemens Energy has confirmed it will invest $1bn expanding its manufacturing facilities and workforce in the US.

The commitment, drawn up at its Capital Market Day in Charlotte in November, comes as the US is experiencing an unparalleled surge in electricity demand, driven by the growth in data centres and AI.

Meeting this growth requires the accelerated deployment of modern, resilient grid infrastructure and a substantial increase in power‑generation capacity.

The program will include several brownfield expansions, increasing transformer production and servicing plus strengthening the manufacturing of large gas turbines on American soil.

It also includes construction of a new factory in Mississippi that will build essential grid components. With that approach, Siemens Energy is pursuing a strategy of targeted expansion to ensure the efficient use of manufacturing capacity to meet market demand.

Siemens Energy expects to create more than 1,500 highly skilled roles in manufacturing, operations and engineering to help deliver more power to more people throughout the country.

Christian Bruch, CEO and President of Siemens Energy, said it has been present in the US for more than a century and experiencing a once-in-a-generation growth opportunity due to the resurgence of US manufacturing and the growth of artificial intelligence.

“The current policy environment has contributed to this momentum,” he said. “The Trump Administration has made energy security, a reliable and resilient grid, and growing US manufacturing jobs a priority. This has supercharged the energy demand which is supporting new investments across the energy sector.”

The company plans to resume gas turbine manufacturing in Charlotte, produce gas turbine parts in Winston-Salem, and expanding grid technology project execution, engineering and sales alongside research and development in Raleigh.

In New York (Painted Post) and Texas (Houston) it will upgrade facilities that manufacture and service compression equipment used to move gas and liquids through pipelines.

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