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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Swiss-Based ABB Expands Henrico County, Virginia, Operations

09/19/2025
Swiss-based ABB, a company specializing in electrification and automation, plans to expand its operations in Henrico County, Virginia. The $28.5 million project is expected to create more than 100 jobs over the next three years.

The investment will include the addition of a new test center, warehouse and assembly lines at the company’s existing facility which manufactures power production products, including power distribution units and static transfer switches.

“ABB is continually investing in our workforce and advanced manufacturing footprint in the United States – our largest global market – to support our customers as they focus on improving energy efficiency and uptime while reducing their energy costs,” said ABB Electrification SVP of Industry Partnerships Franklin Sullivan. “The expanded facility in Richmond will increase ABB’s production capacity to meet significant market demand for advanced electrification solutions and enable us to continue to optimize customer service in this growing market.”

To support the project Governor Youngkin approved a $300,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Henrico County.

“ABB is energizing the economy of Henrico County with over 100 new jobs and $28.5 million in new investments,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “Keeping the lights on in this country requires an all-hands-on-deck, all-of-the-above approach when it comes to energy. The research, production, and distribution work ABB is doing in Henrico County is a vital part of that.”

Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) will support? ABB’s job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, which provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs in order to support employee recruitment and training activities. As a business incentive supporting economic development, VJIP reduces the human resource costs of new and expanding companies. VJIP is state funded, demonstrating Virginia’s commitment to enhancing job opportunities for citizens.

“ABB is energizing the economy of Henrico County with over 100 new jobs and $28.5 million in new investments,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “Keeping the lights on in this country requires an all-hands-on-deck, all-of-the-above approach when it comes to energy. The research, production, and distribution work ABB is doing in Henrico County is a vital part of that.”

ABB’s core activities include power generation, industrial automation, and robotics. The company operates approximately 40 manufacturing, distribution and operational facilities across 20 states.

“ABB has been a valued part of our community for nearly 60 years,” added Henrico Economic Development Authority Board of Directors Chairman Edward S. Whitlock III. “Their continued investment and creation of new jobs in Henrico underscores their confidence in our locality and their commitment to our shared values—innovation, progress and sustainability. We wish ABB continued success in the years ahead.”

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