Trench Group Expands in North America with New Bushing Facility in Charlotte, NC

Strategic Expansion in a Dynamic Market

The United States is considered one of the fastest-growing markets for bushings. With the new facility, Trench will make a significant contribution to meeting the increasing demand for electricity in the U.S. – especially as the continued boom in artificial intelligence applications leads to an enormous demand from large-scale data centers.

At full development, the new facility will cover a total area of approximately 20,000 m² and will offer expansion potential for a possible HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) production line. The plant will manufacture dry-type bushings (RIS/RIP) with voltages exceeding 800 kV for the North American market. It will feature full vertical integration and will house one of the most modern and high-performance high-voltage test laboratories in the region.

Optimized Supply Chain and Customer Proximity

With the new production facility, delivery times can be significantly reduced and proximity to key customers strengthened. Charlotte was selected due to its strong access to a highly qualified workforce and its strategic location in the southeastern United States, where many renowned transformer manufacturers are based. The investment not only enhances Trench Group’s competitiveness in North America but also creates new jobs and fosters knowledge transfer.