ABB announces major U.S. investment to meet rising demand

Swiss engineering giant ABB is making a significant $120 million investment in two American manufacturing facilities to bolster production capacity for low-voltage products. The move aims to satisfy surging demand, particularly from booming sectors like data centers and renewable energy.

The larger $80 million investment will fund an entirely new plant in Selmer, Tennessee projected to increase ABB’s low-voltage manufacturing capacity by over 50%. Set to open by late 2026, the factory will create 50 new jobs.

Existing Mississippi Site to Double in Size

Meanwhile, ABB is investing $40 million to double the size of its existing Senatobia, Mississippi facility. This expansion, expected to add 200 jobs, will help meet rapidly growing North American demand for advanced low-voltage circuit breakers.

“We’re seeing steadily increasing demand for advanced electrification solutions, driven by key growth sectors like data centers and the energy transition,” stated ABB CEO Morten Wierod. “These investments will support our future growth in the U.S., our largest global market.”