Over 600 jobs being created in Copiah County, governor says

COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) — Hitachi Energy is expanding its operations at its transformer manufacturing factory in Copiah County, according to a release.

The project represents an investment of $528 million, the company’s largest to date in the U.S., and it will create 654 jobs.

“This is truly a massive win for Mississippi and the United States,” Reeves said. “Hitachi Energy could’vemade its largest investment in America anywhere in the country–but the company chose Mississippi. Mississippi’s momentum is growing stronger every day, and it is our people who are building the future of American energy infrastructure. This $528 million investment will create over 650 new jobs while expanding the domestic manufacturing capacity our country needs to meet growing demand. Mississippi is proud to play a leading role in powering America’s future.”

The expansion will increase Hitachi Energy’s production capacity and expand the range of small power transformers manufactured domestically, helping meet growing demand across North America while strengthening the domestic supply chain for critical energy infrastructure.

The release stated that the project includes the purchase of a 45-acre site at the Copiah County Industrial Park in Gallman, the construction of a new facility, new manufacturing equipment, and infrastructure improvements.

“Copiah County Economic Development District is grateful for the decision of Hitachi Entergy to invest $528million into expanding the domestic transformer production located in Copiah County. We thank the Mississippi Development Authority for support of this project, which will strengthen Hitachi Energy’s operation, create new jobs and assist with continued economic growth of our community,” Copiah County Economic Development District Executive Director Arthur L. Evans, Jr. said.

Construction is expected to begin later this year, with transformer production scheduled to start in 2029.

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