Power transformer manufacturer to open new plant in Ohio, creating 230 jobs
Westrafo has announced plans to open a U.S. facility in Trotwood, Ohio. The company, which produces integrated solutions for the energy industry, will use the new 231,000-square-foot plant to manufacture medium voltage transformers, allowing Westrafo to provide energy solutions for the U.S. market. According to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Westrafo will create 230 new jobs for the surrounding area. The project is expected to be completed in 2025, and by 2027, the facility will feature a production output of 12 GW per year.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Westrafo CEO Alberto Cracco said, “Building on the principles that have guided our growth, such as innovation, sustainability, and strong customer focus, we believe it is crucial to invest in the country that is focusing more than any other on the development of an efficient and sustainable grid.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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