Siemens Invests $165M in US Data Center Expansion, Creating 150 New Tech Jobs Amid AI Boom

Siemens, a leading German technology manufacturer, has announced a major investment in data center growth in the Carolinas, signaling a significant boost to US manufacturing capacity.

Major Investment in Spartanburg Facilities

Siemens is investing $165 million in new and expanded facilities to meet rising demand. This includes a new 120,000-square-foot facility in Spartanburg, which will house lighting panel production and distribution operations.

Expansion and Job Creation

In addition to the new facility, Siemens will expand its existing plant in Roebuck by 22,000 square feet to increase busway production capacity. The expansion will feature a new paint line, epoxy line, and an expanded plating line.

These developments in Spartanburg County are expected to create 150 new manufacturing jobs, contributing to local economic growth.

Driving Force: AI and Data Center Demand

Ruth Gratzke, President of Siemens Smart Infrastructure U.S., highlighted the surge in customer demand, stating: "Customer demand is at an all-time high as advanced infrastructure upgrades are needed to meet the power requirements from increasing AI workloads. Through sustained investment in U.S. manufacturing, Siemens is enhancing its capacity to meet the needs of data center and AI factory customers during this transformative phase of the AI industrial revolution, underscoring our long‑standing commitment to American made solutions."

This investment underscores Siemens' strategy to capitalize on the growing needs of data centers and AI-driven industries, positioning the company at the forefront of technological infrastructure development.