Zurich / Richmond, Virginia, September 16, 2025- ABB has announced a USD 110 million investment to expand its U.S. manufacturing and R&D facilities, aiming to meet the surging demand for reliable power from data centers and the electric grid.
The funds will be spread across four sites. Richmond, Virginia, will receive USD 30 million to add a new test center, assembly lines, and warehouse space. In Puerto Rico’s Arecibo plant, ABB is putting in more than USD 30 million for three new production lines. North Carolina’s Pinetops site is set for a USD 35 million upgrade to expand grid component manufacturing, while Senatobia, Mississippi, will see USD 15 million go toward a new line producing the company’s latest Emax 3 air circuit breaker, designed to protect critical infrastructure like data centers.
Together, the projects are expected to create about 200 new jobs in the U.S. and shorten delivery times for equipment. ABB said the investment is part of its “local-for-local” strategy, which focuses on making products closer to where customers need them, reducing supply chain risks and delays.
“This USD 110 million investment in the US is part of our long-term strategy to support future growth in our biggest global market,” said Morten Wierod, ABB’s Chief Executive Officer. “Demand is being driven by key trends, from the surging power needs of AI in data centers, to grid modernization and customers improving energy efficiency and uptime to reduce their costs. Our investments will ensure we can meet growing demand from customers across North America in line with our local-for-local strategy.”
The investment comes as the U.S. grid faces mounting pressure from electrification, renewable integration, and fast-growing data center workloads. ABB’s equipment, from breakers to grid protection systems, plays a key role in keeping electricity reliable for both utilities and large-scale facilities.
By boosting local production, ABB positions itself to serve a U.S. data center market that is scaling at a record pace, while also supporting the country’s broader push for grid modernization.
