ZURICH, Switzerland, Sep 19, 2025 – ABB plans to invest $110 million in the United States in 2025 to the R&D and manufacturing of its electrification solutions – a step to meet the energy demands and efficiency goals. The project is expected to create about 200 new jobs and support growth in sectors such as data centers and the power grid. With data center expansion expected to push U.S. electricity demand growth above 2% in both 2025 and 2026 – this investment signals a shift toward preparing for higher power consumption while managing costs and uptime. (IEA).
A new production line will be created in Mississippi for ABB’s Emax 3 circuit breakers, a technology used to protect infrastructure, such as data centers.
“This $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.”
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ABB plans to invest $15 million in a new production line for its Emax 3 air circuit breaker at its Senatobia, Mississippi facility. Emax 3 is designed for facilities with high power demands, such as data centers, manufacturing plants, and airports. The circuit breaker helps maintain energy security and system resilience by protecting electrical distribution and managing faults. The line is scheduled to open in 2026.
ABB will invest $30 million to expand its Richmond, Virginia, facility, adding a test center, warehouse, and assembly lines. The Richmond plant makes power quality and protection products used by data centers, manufacturers, and utilities. These devices protect systems like servers, MRI machines, and production lines from electrical failures. The project is expected to create about 100 jobs. The site is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2025.
ABB will invest more than $30 million to expand its facility in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The project will add three production lines for circuit breakers and switching devices used in U.S. industrial and commercial operations. These components distribute electricity, protect equipment, and monitor energy use. The expansion is expected to create about 90 skilled jobs by the end of 2026.
ABB is investing $35 million to expand its manufacturing capacity in Pinetops, North Carolina. The project will increase production for low- and medium-voltage grid components used by utilities, data centers, and industrial facilities. It will also support the development of sensors, switching devices, and grid protection devices for customers upgrading their energy infrastructure. The facility is scheduled to open in 2026.
From 2022-2024, ABB invested around $500 million in its US business, including a new $100 million manufacturing facility and laboratory in New Berlin, Wisconsin and a new $40 million factory in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In March 2025, ABB announced a $120 million investment in Selmer, Tennessee ($80 million) and Senatobia, Mississippi ($40 million). A further $20 million investment in Selmer will increase production capacity. ABB opened a $4 million distribution center in Dallas, Texas in August 2025 and invested $4 million in service facilities to enhance customer support this year.
The revenue of ABB in the US was close to $9 billion in 2024, accounting for ~27% of the ABB Group total. With approximately 17,000 people across the US, ABB has nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and operational facilities across 20 states, including nine R&D centers. ABB has a presence in all 50 states. As of date, approximately 75-80% of the revenues ABB generates in the US are from products manufactured in the US.
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About ABB
ABB is a global technology company specializing in electrification and automation, with headquarters in Zürich, Switzerland, and Västerås, Sweden. Formed in 1988 through the merger of Sweden’s ASEA and Switzerland’s Brown, Boveri & Cie, the company traces its roots to 1883. ABB operates in more than 100 countries and serves industries including utilities, transportation, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Its portfolio includes robotics, industrial automation, electrification products, and motion solutions. In 2024, ABB reported about $33B in revenue and employed roughly 110,000 people worldwide.