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Swiss-Based Hitachi Energy Expands Varennes, Canada, Operations

10/14/2025
Swiss-based Hitachi Energy, a company that provides products, services, and digital technologies for utilities, industry, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, plans to expand its operations in Varennes, Canada. The $195 million project is expected to create approximately 500 jobs.

The investment will nearly triple annual production capacity at the company’s existing large power transformer manufacturing facility.

“With this expansion, Varennes will continue to play a leading role in strengthening the region’s power grid. Our team is proud to be at the forefront of delivering sustainable, reliable, and resilient energy infrastructure for decades to come,” said Bruno Melles, Managing Director of Business Unit Transformers Hitachi Energy,

Hitachi Energy is a joint venture between Hitachi and ABB's Power Grids business and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. The company's products include high-voltage equipment, transformers, and services for renewable energy.

“Hitachi Energy Canada plays a strategic role in Quebec’s energy development. It is the only company in North America that produces transformers of this magnitude. Drawing on a strong pool of Quebec expertise, it stands as one of the pillars of our energy security and will continue to be a leader in the green economy. We are proud to support its expansion project in Varennes, which will mark a new stage in its growth while creating many high-quality, well-paying jobs here in Quebec,” noted Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy Innovation and Energy.

“Clean, reliable energy is at the center of our government’s plan to position Canada as an energy superpower. Investing in our domestic advanced manufacturing and research capabilities, like Hitachi Energy Canada, will strengthen Canada’s energy sovereignty and create the jobs and expertise necessary to fortify our grid needs that will power Canadian prosperity and economic resiliency,” added Honorable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.

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