PwrQ expands power systems manufacturing facility in Maryland, creating 160 new jobs
PwrQ has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Hanover, Maryland. The company, which specializes in end-to-end power systems solutions for data centers and other infrastructure facilities, will expand its existing manufacturing space to 220,000 square feet, allowing PwrQ to scale production of its core power distribution products. The project is expected to generate 160 new jobs over the next five years for the surrounding area.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Osman Ashai, CEO of PwrQ, said, "At PwrQ, we focus on tackling the toughest power challenges with smart, integrated solutions that keep projects moving quickly and reliably, reducing downtime and delivering immediate value.”
Governor Wes Moore added, "By moving in partnership across the public and private sectors, Maryland continues to cultivate our epicenter of innovation, manufacturing, technology, and growth. We are proud to support PwrQ as they write this next chapter, which will bring new jobs and new opportunities to Maryland. Together, we will continue to sharpen our competitiveness and grow our economy."
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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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