Electrical research and production cooperative (ERMCO), a manufacturer of distribution transformers, opens a new factory in Maricopa County, Arizona. The investment will create more than 500 jobs for the community.
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The facility, located in Waddell, approximately 30 miles west of Phoenix, will expand ERMCO’s three-phase transformer manufacturing capabilities while exploring new manufacturing opportunities. ERMCO is trying to meet the demand for more energy distribution.
This marks the first time ERMCO has expanded manufacturing operations west of the Mississippi River. Arizona is closer to major customer regions in the western US, reducing transportation time and costs for transformer projects on regional utility grids.
“This expansion is about more than building a facility – it’s about building the future,” said Tim Mills, president and CEO of ERMCO. “Our goal is simple: power the grid and drive progress in power supply. This investment ensures ERMCO is ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.”
Increasing three-phase production is a response to increased urbanization and industrialization, as well as the modernization of the electricity grid, with the proliferation of electrified renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy. Utilities are working with outdated transformers, some of which need to be replaced.
The new three-phase transformer factory will cover an area of 50,000 m², including office space. It is expected to be operational in 2027 and basic work will begin in 2026.
“Our commitment has always been to our people, our customers and the industry we serve,” said Mills. “This investment ensures we can deliver the reliability and innovation our customers expect, while creating opportunities for our team members and supporting the communities we serve.”
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