Pfiffner Group, a provider of technology solutions for the energy sector, broke ground on an $18.5 million manufacturing facility in Franklin, Georgia. The company expects the project to create up to 60 jobs over the next 10 years.
“This particular project will not only add to our strong manufacturing sector, it will also produce critical infrastructure for power generation, ensuring our state has a reliable energy grid for years to come,” Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said.
Switzerland-based Pfiffner Group develops, produces and designs solutions for transmission and distribution systems, power generation and railway electrification. Utility companies, power equipment industries and energy facilities use the company's solutions to measure, switch, test and reliably transfer electricity up to 550kV.
The new facility, located at Franklin Industrial Park East, will supply instrument transformers for high-voltage substations and transformer bushings for manufacturers and utilities.
Pfiffner Group expects operations to begin in 2027. The company will hire for roles in electromechanical assembly, machinists and machine operators, in addition to electrical and mechanical engineers.
Senior Project Manager Mellissa Takeuchi represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on this project in partnership with the Development Authority of Heard County, Electric Cities of Georgia, Metro Atlanta Chamber and the State of Georgia Europe Office.
