Weidmann Accelerates Global Growth with Major Investment in North American Manufacturing
Ohio expansion forms part of more than $500 million of global investment to support our customers and global energy transition.
Weidmann Electrical Technology today announced a major expansion of its North American manufacturing footprint with a new Transformerboard Production Facility in Middletown, Ohio.
This major project represents another milestone in Weidmann’s global growth strategy and forms part of more than $500 million in investments across the company’s worldwide operations. Weidmann Electrical Technology expands its manufacturing capacity, strengthens its regional supply chains, and supports the accelerating global demand for power transformers.
As countries modernize aging infrastructure, expand renewable energy generation, strengthen grid resilience and invest in rapidly growing sectors including data centers, this has a direct impact driving the need for power transformer insulation materials.
To support customers worldwide, Weidmann continues to build leading-edge manufacturing capabilities across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Recent investments include:
- Expansion of Transformerboard and Component Production Facilities in St. Johnsbury, USA
- New greenfield Transformerboard Production Facility in Wuhan, China
- New greenfield Laminated Board and Component Production in Croatia
- New greenfield Component Fabrication Facility in Saltillo, Mexico
“Demand for reliable electrical infrastructure continues to grow around the world,” said Patrik Gareus, Executive Vice President of Weidmann Electrical Technology. “This investment strengthens our ability to support customers with locally manufactured, high-quality insulation materials while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the regions where we operate. It is another important step in ensuring resilient supply chains for the global transformer industry.”
The Ohio project includes construction of a new, next-generation Transformerboard Production Facility, through the redevelopment of a 350,000-square-foot brownfield site in Middletown. The facility will be equipped with innovative, latest-technology production machinery designed to deliver high-performance manufacturing capabilities and support the highest standards of quality, efficiency and reliability.
Strategically located between Cincinnati and Dayton, the new facility provides access to one of the Midwest’s largest manufacturing corridors. The combined Cincinnati-Dayton metropolitan region offers a workforce of more than three million people, supporting Weidmann’s long-term growth strategy while helping address the increasing demand for skilled manufacturing talent.
Once complete, the investment will significantly increase North American manufacturing capacity for one of the power industry’s most critical materials. The project is expected to create more than 100 jobs across the new Middletown facility and Weidmann’s existing Urbana, Ohio operation.
The project has been made possible through close collaboration between Weidmann and numerous state, regional and local partners, including the Ohio Department of Development, JobsOhio, REDI Cincinnati, Dayton Development Coalition, Duke Energy, the City of Middletown and the City of Urbana.
“We are grateful for the collaboration and support of our public-sector and regional development partners throughout this project,” said Wally Mahoney, Vice President of Operations Americas. “Successful industrial investment depends on strong partnerships, and we appreciate the commitment these organizations have shown in helping create an environment where advanced manufacturing can continue to grow.”
The Middletown facility is expected to begin production in 2028. Together with continued investments across North America, Europe and Asia, Weidmann Electrical Technology further strengthens its ability to support customers worldwide with the full range of high-quality insulation solutions.
