Hitachi invests over $1B in US operations
Investments include $72.8M global automation headquarters in Michigan
Hitachi America announced more than $1 billion in U.S. investments to expand advanced manufacturing, electrification and workforce development.
Hitachi’s U.S. investments include a $457 million transformer facility in South Boston, Va., a $100 million digital railcar factory in Hagerstown, Md., and a $72.8 million global automation headquarters in Zeeland, Mich., according to a Sept. 10 Hitachi release. Hitachi Energy also pledged $106 million to expand its transformer components plant in Tennessee, $22.5 million to modernize operations in Southwest Virginia, and $70 million to grow its high-voltage components production in Pennsylvania.
Collectively, the projects will create thousands of jobs, including nearly 950 in Virginia, and support U.S. infrastructure priorities such as grid reliability, AI data centers, renewable energy integration and industrial growth, according to the release. The initiatives are part of Hitachi’s “Inspire 2027” strategy to advance sustainability, digital transformation and resilient communities.
The announcement coincided with Hitachi’s Inspire Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C., where industry leaders discussed energy, mobility and industrial innovation, according to the release. Hitachi also showcased over 45 R&D demonstrations highlighting its vision for AI, sustainable energy, smart mobility and digital manufacturing.
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