Distribution transformer manufacturer Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) announced it will open a facility in Waddell, Arizona. The company expects the expansion to create more than 500 new jobs.
Located approximately 30 miles west of Phoenix, the Arizona facility will expand ERMCO’s Three-Phase transformer production capabilities and create opportunities to explore new manufacturing options. It also positions the company to meet the growing demand for reliable power distribution and help strengthen the grid.
ERMCO stated that foundational work on the new facility will begin this year, with operations scheduled to start in 2027. The site will span 566,121 square feet, including 4,070 square feet for office space.
The development serves as the Tennessee-based company's first manufacturing expansion west of the Mississippi River. ERMCO expects the new location to better serve utilities, reduce transportation time and costs and deliver transformers more efficiently.
Founded in 1972, ERMCO also operates facilities in Tennessee, Georgia, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Texas, Quebec and Mexico.
