Ritz Instrument Transformers (Ritz), an international instrument transformer and cast parts German manufacturer for the utility and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) sectors, will invest $28 million in a new facility and creating 130 new jobs in Waynesboro, Georgia.
Ritz develops and produces instrument transformers from 600 V to 500 kV and solid insulation bus-bar systems. The company currently operates already two facilities in the Peach State. A temporary facility in Burke County can currently support 30 jobs, and these positions will be transferred to the new facility once operational. The other existing facility in Lavonia opened in 2010 and produces low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage instrument transformers for the utility and OEM sectors. Ritz’s new facility will be located at Burke County Industrial Park. The site will produce high-voltage instrument transformers, and operations are expected to begin in late 2025.
“The investment in a new state-of-the-art factory for high-voltage instrument transformers in Waynesboro marks the single-largest investment to date for the Ritz Group and illustrates the commitment of the company to the North American market,” said Ritz USA CEO and General Manager Scott Flowers. “We are excited to call Waynesboro our long-term home. The availability of a well-trained workforce and the support extended by Burke County and the State of Georgia made Waynesboro the obvious choice for Ritz. The U.S. electrical grid is undergoing rapid expansion and transformation as the utility industry reacts to and prepares for growth driven by adoption of electric vehicles, new datacenters needed to power AI, continued addition of renewable generation, and an increase in the U.S. manufacturing base.”
“Like so many other job creators, Ritz knows that Georgia has what it needs to succeed, and we’re proud they’ve chosen the best state for business yet again for this expansion,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “The State of Georgia’s relationships in Europe have helped position the state and investor companies for long-term success,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Over 30 years ago, Ritz chose to enter the U.S. market through a location in Georgia. Through years of partnerships at every level, the company’s presence in the state has grown and evolved with market demand, including building an additional facility in Hartwell. Ritz’s growth in Burke County is a great example of how our international partnerships like those with Germany continue to benefit Georgians and critical industries.”
About Ritz Instrument Transformers
Ritz Instrument Transformers is a private company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany with over 1,300 employees working in nine facilities around the world and is a leading manufacturer of instrument transformers and SIS insulated bus systems.
Photo: © Ritz Transformers GmbH, Germany
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