Siemens has opened a $190 million electrical equipment manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The site, which is part of Siemens Smart Infrastructure, will produce reliable electrical equipment, such as low-voltage switchboards, to meet the growing demand driven by the data center market and America’s expanding AI sector. The facility spans 500,000 square feet and has already added 480 new jobs, with plans to reach 800 positions by 2026.

The Fort Worth facility stands as a model of sustainable manufacturing, operating as a carbon-neutral site. It incorporates an all-electrical powder-coat paint line, electric forklifts, low-energy HVAC systems, photovoltaic streetlights, and advanced energy monitoring. Additionally, it uses energy-efficient LuxWall windows, backed by Breakthrough Energy, to help reduce energy consumption and costs.

Siemens is committed to developing the future workforce for this manufacturing plant by leveraging talent from the education sector. Former schoolteachers and principals play a key role in training employees, creating innovative curriculum and training methods that speed up the transition from classroom to shop floor.

The company also utilized Siemens’ Digital Industries Software, including Technomatix’s 3D models, to optimize the production flow at the facility, ensuring high-quality production processes and efficient manufacturing.

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Barry Powell, Regional CEO of Electrical Products for Siemens Smart Infrastructure North America, said, “This ribbon cutting is coming on the heels of our Pomona, California Electrical Products facility expansion celebration and several other exciting manufacturing investments. These two back-to-back openings underscore the importance of Siemens’ power distribution solutions to American infrastructure. Powering utilities, the construction industry, commercial facilities and, of course, data centers, we are scaling up to ensure U.S industry has the electrical foundation it needs to continue to stay competitive.”

Governor Greg Abbott, added, “Texas is the epicenter of innovation, where businesses and entrepreneurs can cast a vision and know they live in a state where they can achieve it. Siemens' $190 million investment in an electrical equipment manufacturing facility in Fort Worth will create jobs for 800 Texans and help build critical infrastructure to meet Texas’ growing data center demand. Siemens will also provide critical job training to prepare Texans for these in-demand, good-paying jobs. By working together with companies like Siemens, Texas will continue to lead the world in manufacturing and innovation as we build a stronger, more prosperous state.”

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