ABB strengthens US presence with major manufacturing investment

Industrial technology giant ABB has announced a $120 million investment to expand its U.S. manufacturing capabilities, aimed at meeting the growing demand for advanced electrification products across key sectors such as data centers and utilities.

American manufacturing resurgence: The company says the move underscores its commitment to strengthening its presence in the U.S., its largest global market. The announcement comes as the Trump administration seeks to persuade industry to boost their local operations, including through the threat of import tariffs. ​

One new plant, one expansion: Two ABB said the investment would be split across two significant projects it has planned:​

• A new $80 million, 320,000-square-foot facility, replacing its existing operations in Selmer, Tennessee. This new plant is expected to boost production capacity by over 50% and will create 50 new jobs. The facility will manufacture essential electrical distribution equipment for large-scale industrial and technology-driven facilities, including data centers, factories, and high-rise buildings.
• A $40 million project in Senatobia, Mississippi, to double the size of the company's current manufacturing site to meet the increasing demand for advanced low-voltage circuit breakers. The expansion will add 200 new jobs, with the facility playing a crucial role in providing higher power reliability essential for data center expansion, advanced manufacturing facilities, and renewable energy microgrids.

The great energy transition: "Demand is increasing steadily for advanced electrification technologies, driven by growth in key sectors including data centers and utilities," ABB's CEO, Morten Wierod, said in a statement. "Our new facilities in Selmer and Senatobia will keep our U.S. customers at the cutting edge of the energy transition and help them meet their performance, productivity, and energy efficiency goals." ​

Previous U.S. investments: ABB said over the past three years, it has invested more than $500 million in its U.S. operations, reflecting its dedication to supporting local manufacturing and innovation. Those investments have included a $100 million manufacturing facility and innovation laboratory for industrial electric drives in New Berlin, Wisconsin, and new $40 million factory set to open in Albuquerque, New Mexico in April 2025, focused on manufacturing the latest technologies for power grid hardening and resilience.