Ameren Missouri supplier Hitachi Energy to expand in Jefferson City, investing roughly $10M and adding 75 jobs
Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader serving the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors, announced on May 24 that it will expand in Jefferson City, investing approximately $10 million and adding 75 new jobs. Hitachi Energy’s expansion will allow for increased operations at the facility, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in the state’s capital in conjunction with the expansion announcement.
“Hitachi Energy’s expansion in Jefferson City is an important development for the company and the State,” said Gov. Mike Parson. “As Hitachi Energy celebrates its 50th anniversary as a premier employer here in Central Missouri, we are pleased to see its ongoing support of the regional economy and commitment to bringing good-paying jobs to the community. We are happy to play a role in supporting that success.”
Hitachi Energy’s Jefferson City location, first opened by Westinghouse in 1972, specializes in the production of electrical transformers. The more than 600,000 square-foot facility currently employs about 950 people and remains an important employer in the area. Hitachi Energy’s expansion signifies a commitment to continued growth and its employees in Jefferson City.
“As electricity emerges as the backbone of our entire energy system, more and more sectors of the economy depend on distribution transformers,” said Steve McKinney, senior VP and general manager, Hitachi Energy’s Transformer Business in North America. “As a result, we are seeing demand skyrocket. We continue to invest aggressively to ensure that our Jefferson City location can help address that demand and remains at the forefront of innovation.”
Hitachi Energy’s expansion will help meet the demand for electrical transformers, a key component of power grids around the world. The company provides goods and services to critical infrastructure industries and is a key supplier for Ameren Missouri. Utilities are among Hitachi Energy’s most important customers as they work to serve institutions such as hospitals, data centers, and power plants. New jobs added to support Hitachi Energy’s growth will pay an average wage higher than the average in both Cole and Callaway counties.
“Congratulations to Hitachi Energy for 50 years in the community,” said Mark Birk, chairman and president of Ameren Missouri. “For five decades, Hitachi Energy has provided good-paying jobs and brought economic growth stretching across Missouri. Hitachi Energy is a critical partner in Ameren Missouri’s effort to increase reliability for energy customers across the state. They do this by supplying state-of-the-art equipment – products made in Missouri, by Missourians for Ameren Missouri customers.”
For this expansion, Hitachi used the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation. Learn more about Missouri Works.