Hyundai Power Transformers USA Announces $200 Million Dollar Alabama Plant
By Isabella Gomez
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
March 9, 2026
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Hyundai is once again investing in Alabama in a big way.
$200 million dollars big!
The investment is being made in Montgomery and Hyundai Power Transformers USA announced on Friday that the $200 million expansion of its manufacturing operation that is expected to create 200 new jobs and increase domestic production of large power transformers essential to the nation’s electric grid will further strengthen the success of Alabama.
With this expansion, HD-HPT’s total investment in Montgomery will reach $277 million, supporting 600 jobs since the company first established operations in the Capital Region in 2011, according to the company.
The new facility, scheduled to open in mid-2027, will enable HD-HPT to manufacture even larger transformer units in the United States, further strengthening national infrastructure resilience and energy security.
“When we made the decision in 2011 to locate HD-HPT in Montgomery, we saw a community committed to partnership, workforce excellence, and infrastructure support. The collaboration between state and local leaders, economic development partners, and workforce training organizations made this growth possible — and continues to position us for long-term success. The Montgomery Regional Chamber served as a strong, single point of contact throughout this process, helping us to align resources and accelerate solutions with our local and state partners. We are proud to continue expanding in Montgomery and remain deeply committed to this community’s future.”
“This expansion reflects our long-term confidence in Montgomery and the State of Alabama,” said Jinho Kang, President of HD Hyundai Power Transformers USA.
State leaders again point to the strong labor pool, and the ability to attract major companies to the state.
The company also highlighted the importance of logistics and rail infrastructure in supporting its operations.
“HD-HPT’s expansion in Montgomery strengthens Alabama’s position as a national leader in advanced manufacturing and critical infrastructure production,” said Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “By increasing domestic production capacity, this investment enhances supply chain resilience while reinforcing Alabama’s leadership in securing the nation’s energy future.”
Approximately 70% of the nation’s large power transformers are currently in need of replacement.
HD-HPT now supplies more than 15 percent of U.S. large core-type transformers — a significant contribution to strengthening and modernizing the nation’s power grid. As a Homeland Security Essential employer, HD-HPT’s work is directly tied to national infrastructure protection and grid security.
The company also highlighted the importance of logistics and rail infrastructure in supporting its operations.
State leaders emphasized the broader significance of the project for Alabama’s advanced manufacturing and energy infrastructure sectors.
HPT credited the coordinated support of the Alabama Department of Commerce, the City of Montgomery, the Montgomery County Commission, the Montgomery Regional Chamber, AIDT, Alabama Technology Network (ATN), BCA, and numerous regional partners for helping launch and grow the company’s operations.
“This expansion positions Montgomery at the center of strengthening America’s energy infrastructure,” said Anna Buckalew, President & CEO of Montgomery Regional Chamber.
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