ABB's Major Expansion: 250 New Jobs in Mississippi and Tennessee

ABB's Bold Investment

Switzerland-based ABB is making a significant $120 million investment to expand its operations in Mississippi and Tennessee, which will result in the creation of 250 new jobs. This expansion is crucial for increasing the production of electrification products to meet rising demand in sectors such as data centers and utilities.

Expansion Details

The investment includes:

• $40 million to expand the Senatobia, Mississippi facility, creating 200 new jobs.
• $80 million for a new 320,000-square-foot facility in Selmer, Tennessee, which will create an additional 50 jobs.

ABB’s facilities manufacture essential electrification products such as circuit breakers, vital for delivering power efficiently. CEO Morten Wierod emphasized the importance of this expansion, stating that it will help U.S. customers remain at the forefront of the energy transition.

Senatobia's Growth

The Senatobia facility is set to double in size, allowing for increased production of low voltage circuit breakers to support North America's growing demand for reliable power solutions, especially for data centers and renewable energy microgrids.

Selmer's New Facility

The new Selmer facility is expected to enhance production capacity by over 50%, producing high-quality electrical distribution equipment for various sectors, including industrial and technology-driven facilities.

About ABB

ABB is a leader in electrification and automation, with a history of over 140 years and a workforce of approximately 110,000 globally. The company has invested over $500 million in its U.S. operations in the last three years, demonstrating its commitment to growth and innovation in the sector.