Ritz Instrument Transformers has announced plans to establish a new facility in Waynesboro, Georgia. The company, which focuses on manufacturing instrument transformers and cast parts, will invest $28 million into the project, generating 130 new jobs for the surrounding area. According to the company, the facility will produce high-voltage instrument transformers. Operations are expected to begin in 2025.  

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Ritz USA CEO and General Manager Scott Flowers said, “The investment in a new state-of-the-art factory for high-voltage instrument transformers in Waynesboro marks the single-largest investment to date for the Ritz Group and illustrates the commitment of the company to the North American market. We are excited to call Waynesboro our long-term home. The availability of a well-trained workforce and the support extended by Burke County and the State of Georgia made Waynesboro the obvious choice for Ritz. The U.S. electrical grid is undergoing rapid expansion and transformation as the utility industry reacts to and prepares for growth driven by adoption of electric vehicles, new datacenters needed to power AI, continued addition of renewable generation, and an increase in the U.S. manufacturing base.” 

Governor Brian Kemp added, “Like so many other job creators, Ritz knows that Georgia has what it needs to succeed, and we're proud they've chosen the best state for business yet again for this expansion. We've worked hard to bring opportunity like this to rural Georgia, and we're proud this project adds even more jobs to one of those target areas following our face-to-face meeting with Ritz during our travel to Germany in 2023. I look forward to the growing impact Ritz will have on Burke County and the surrounding region in the years to come.” 

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