Hitachi Energy is investing approximately $77 million in an expansion of its cooling systems factory in Landskrona, Sweden, citing increasing global demand for its cooling systems. The company said the investment will create new jobs, introduce enhanced training programs to upskill the local workforce, consolidate operations from three facilities into one site in Landskrona, and double production capacity.
Hitachi Energy said its Landskrona factory has manufactured and supplied advanced cooling systems for power transmission for more than 40 years. The company described applications ranging from large HVDC converters to vehicle charging infrastructure, where deionized water removes heat during conversion between direct and alternating current.
According to the company, demand is being driven by a broader shift toward electrification and rising need for transmission solutions. Earlier this month, Hitachi Energy announced it will acquire the industrial property Björnen 12 to serve as the central hub for its ongoing investment and development, and to secure future operations.
Hitachi Energy said the new facility will bring current production and office spaces under one roof, and that owning and developing the site will provide cost-effectiveness and flexibility while supporting continued expansion. “The expansion of our Landskrona facility marks a significant milestone in our strategic vision to drive innovation and reinforce our technology leadership,” said Arthouros Iordanidis, Head of Global Product Group Circuit Breakers and Grid Components, High Voltage Products business unit, Hitachi Energy.