Prolec GE has announced additional manufacturing investments of $85 million to meet unprecedented North American demand for single-phase pad-mount transformers.
In a release, Prolec GE said that will increase its manufacturing capacity in Monterrey, Mexico, by equipping a new facility capable of annually duplicating the number of transformers produced at its existing Mexico facility.
The company will also take this opportunity to incorporate state-of-the-art manufacturing technology to increase productivity and improve ergonomics in key areas throughout the new plant, the release said.
To capitalize on production and supply chain synergies, Prolec GE’s new facility will be located less than one mile from the company’s existing location. Construction of the new plant will begin in 2024, with project completion scheduled for June 2025.
Serving US utility customers
“We are thrilled to be investing additional time and money to increase our manufacturing capacity in support of North America’s electrification goals. With the majority of this new capacity being allocated to US utility customers, Prolec GE is proud to provide the critical equipment needed to improve grid resiliency, efficiency, and reliability,” said Prolec GE CEO, Ricardo Suarez. “This investment reinforces our commitment to being a strategic partner in the journey toward a sustainable energy future.”
Investment commitment
This latest Prolec GE announcement raises the company’s investment commitment to its North American customers to more than $145 million. Earlier this year, Prolec GE publicized plans to manufacture three-phase pad-mount transformers in the US for its renewable energy and industrial customers by adding a production line to the company’s 500,000 square foot facility in Shreveport, Louisiana. The site will undergo additional infrastructure upgrades to accommodate capacity increases for its traditional voltage regulator and network transformer customers. Prolec GE is also investing in power transformer process improvements to increase throughput and decrease manufacturing cycle times.
Global footprint
Prolec GE is a joint venture between Mexico-based Xignux and GE. It is internationally recognized for quality manufacturing and reliable performance for over 25 years. Prolec GE has six manufacturing facilities strategically located in Mexico, the United States, and Brazil. Prolec GE has an installed product base in more than 35 countries.
Featured photograph shows a pad-mounted transformer by Prolec GE.
