Rep. John McGuire celebrates Hitachi groundbreaking in South Boston, Virginia

June 29, 2026 Press Release SOUTH BOSTON, VA — Today, Representative John McGuire participated in the groundbreaking of Hitachi's newest transformer facility, located in South Boston, Virginia. The $457 investment will add 825 jobs to the Southside workforce. The facility's creation in South Boston is the product of efforts by Rep. McGuire, Hitachi leadership, President Trump, and former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. The facility will also be the nation's largest producer of large power transformers. “Today marks an exciting chapter for Southside Virginia as we break ground on Hitachi’s new transformer factory,” said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). “This multi-million-dollar investment will bring over 800 more jobs to Virginia’s Fifth District, while supporting America’s energy dominance.  As AI becomes more prominent, we must keep up with the growing demand for large power transformers. I was honored to work with the great folks at Hitachi, President Trump, and former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, to make this a reality. I look forward to the incredible work Hitachi will provide, and the economic growth the area will see as a result.” “Every transformer that comes out of this facility is built by our skilled Virginia workforce, helping power communities across the country,” said Greg Callahan, Head of Hitachi Energy’s Transformer Business in North America. “With 825 new jobs to come, this expansion marks the continuation of our long-term commitment to South Boston and our local workforce.” Rep. McGuire was joined by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, Senator Mark Warner, and Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery.