Westmoreland Works: Hitachi Energy

As demand for electricity continues to grow across the United States, Hitachi Energy is helping strengthen the nation's power grid through advanced manufacturing, innovative technology, and a growing presence in Westmoreland County. From its operations in Mount Pleasant, Hitachi Energy serves as the headquarters for its high-voltage business across the Americas, manufacturing critical components that support electrical infrastructure. The company recently completed a $70 million investment in Westmoreland County that has helped triple production output compared to just a few years ago. The expansion also created more than 100 jobs, with additional hiring opportunities expected as demand continues to grow. In this Westmoreland Works testimonial, Hitachi Energy leaders Andreas Wrener, Marcio Schmitt, and Sushil Shinde provide a look inside the company's local operations, investments, and workforce development efforts. They discuss how the company is expanding its capabilities to meet growing demand driven by data centers, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. Those investments extend beyond increased production capacity. A new training facility in Mount Pleasant supports employees and customers throughout the Americas, while a new gas-processing facility in Greensburg produces an environmentally friendly alternative to certain specialty gases used in electrical equipment — reducing the carbon footprint associated with those gases by nearly 99 percent. With a manufacturing legacy in Westmoreland County spanning more than three decades, Hitachi Energy continues to invest in its local workforce. Through partnerships with area communities and Westmoreland County Community College, the company is developing talent for technical, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly positions that will support its continued growth. Hitachi Energy's expanding operations demonstrate how Westmoreland County's skilled workforce, established manufacturing base, and collaborative business environment are helping companies address evolving global energy needs while creating opportunities for local workers. Learn more about Hitachi Energy: https://www.hitachienergy.com/ Explore economic-development opportunities in Westmoreland County: https://westmorelandcountyidc.com/ #WestmorelandWorks #EconomicDevelopment #WCIDC #HitachiEnergy #AdvancedManufacturing #EnergyInfrastructure #PowerGrid #EnergyTechnology #WorkforceDevelopment #WestmorelandCountyPA #DiscoverWestmoreland