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Virginia Transformer Plans Colbert County, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations

05/20/2026
Power transformer manufacturer Virginia Transformer plans to establish operations in Colbert County, Alabama. The project is expected to create 1,100 jobs.

The project will include the construction of a 600,000-square-foot facility, located at the Shoals Research Airpark, that will manufacture power transformers and feature a dedicated rail spur, automated warehousing systems, digital manufacturing dashboards, customer-facing real-time production portals, and an on-site training center. Initial production is scheduled to begin in January 2028.

“For more than 50 years, Virginia Transformer’s growth has been driven by our commitment to delivering for our customers,” said Prabhat Jain, CEO of Virginia Transformer. “This investment represents the latest addition in our ongoing expansion across North America and reflects our confidence in the markets and customers we serve, as well as our dedicated workforce.”

“With locations in multiple states, we know Virginia Transformer has options when deciding on a new site,” noted Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair. “Alabama is proud to offer the right combination of infrastructure, capable workforce and community partners to make Virginia Transformer’s expansion a success.”

Virginia Transformer is a manufacturer of power transformers and related electrical equipment for utility, industrial, and infrastructure applications. The company’s operations include transformer engineering, manufacturing, testing, and servicing for power transmission and distribution networks.

"TVA and Muscle Shoals Electric Board are excited to welcome Virginia Transformer Corp to Colbert County. Working in partnership with Shoals EDA, Alabama Department of Commerce, City of Muscle Shoals and Colbert County to support companies like Virginia Transformer Corp, furthers our shared commitment to fostering job creation and investment in the region,” added Heidi Smith, Vice President of Economic Development, TVA. "This announcement not only represents impactful investment, but also the creation of new job opportunities for the communities we serve. TVA is proud to support companies that contribute to the prosperity and vibrancy of our region, and we celebrate this announcement."

"Virginia Transformer's decision to locate its newest manufacturing facility in the Shoals is a powerful endorsement of Northwest Alabama's highly skilled manufacturing workforce, strategic location, and capacity for continued industrial growth," said Kevin Jackson, President of the Shoals EDA. "For generations, the Shoals has built a reputation for producing talented men and women who excel in advanced manufacturing environments, and that workforce will be a tremendous asset as Virginia Transformer grows its operations here. This project was made possible through strong collaboration among our many economic development partners, and we look forward to building a long-lasting partnership with Virginia Transformer that benefits the company and our region for years to come."

"Virginia Transformer's investment in Muscle Shoals reflects a powerful force reshaping the American economy with advanced manufacturing driving the urgent need to modernize our nation's electric grid,” noted Norfolk Southern Vice President, Business Development and First and Final Mile Markets Stefan Loeb. "In partnership with the State of Alabama, programs like the Growing Alabama Tax Credit combined with this site's platinum REDI designation, provide the speed, ease of execution, and rail connectivity needed to deliver the large-scale infrastructure that powers industry, communities, and the digital economy. We're proud to be a future supply chain partner of this new facility."

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