International manufacturer to invest $21 million in Logan County operation producing copper and aluminum wire for electric transformers
Columbus, OH — Vicente Torns Ohio Corp., an international manufacturer of copper and aluminum cables and wires, will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in West Liberty. The company will invest $21 million at 600 N. Detroit St. and create 108 new jobs representing $7.1 million in new annual payroll.
The West Liberty operation will produce copper and aluminum wires used in electric transformers. The project will establish a U.S. manufacturing base for Vicente Torns as the company expands its presence in North America and serves growing demand from the energy industry.
Establishing our first manufacturing operation in the United States marks an important step in the continued growth of Vicente Torns. Within four years, we expect the U.S. market to account for 15 percent of the group’s total revenue,” said Vicente Torns, CEO of Vicente Torns. “West Liberty provides a strong foundation to serve our customers, build a skilled local workforce and expand our production capabilities in North America. We appreciate the partnership and support that helped bring this investment to the Columbus Region.
With more than 100 years of manufacturing experience, Vicente Torns operates facilities in Spain, Slovakia, Italy, Morocco, India and France. The company serves customers across different sectors, especially is energy, particularly transformers, high-voltage motors, and generators, and, to a lesser extent, electric vehicles and railways.
Vicente Torns’ decision to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in West Liberty is a major vote of confidence in our community and our workforce,” said West Liberty Mayor Brad Hudson. “This investment will create more than 100 jobs and bring a respected international manufacturer with more than a century of experience to Logan County. We look forward to supporting the company’s success here.
Pending local approval, the project represents a significant foreign direct investment in the Columbus Region and adds to the Region’s growing base of international manufacturers. Vicente Torns’ selection of West Liberty also creates new manufacturing capacity supporting equipment essential to the nation’s electric infrastructure.
The Columbus Region has become a strong entry point for global manufacturers establishing U.S. operations,” said Jonas Peterson, chief economic development officer and president of One Columbus. “Our central location provides efficient access to major North American markets. Our manufacturing base connects companies with experienced workers and established industrial partners. Communities such as West Liberty offer the capacity and support needed for long-term growth. Vicente Torns’ decision reflects the strength of that regional proposition.
Vicente Torns selected Logan County for its first U.S. manufacturing operation as rising energy demand drives greater need for the copper and aluminum wire used in electric transformers. The decision reflects the strength of the area’s manufacturing workforce and the Columbus Region’s strategic access to customers across North America.
Ohio continues to win global manufacturers because we deliver what they actually need: access to customers, resilient supply chains, and the ability to scale fast from the center of the North American market,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “Vicente Torns' investment is proof our strategy to attract global companies critical to the nation's energy infrastructure is working.
About Vicente Torns Ohio Corp.
Vicente Torns is a third-generation, family-owned group with more than 100 years of history, headquartered in Barcelona. It has consolidated annual revenues of over $400 million and employs approximately 1,000 people. The group operates manufacturing plants in Spain, France, Slovakia, Italy and Morocco, as well as a joint venture in India. It produces a broad range of insulated copper and aluminum conductors for the energy generation and transmission, electric vehicle and railway sectors.
About the Columbus Partnership
The Columbus Partnership is a nonprofit organization of CEOs from Columbus’ leading businesses and institutions. Through our membership and other ally organizations across Central Ohio, the Partnership upholds a shared vision to make Columbus the most prosperous region in the country. The Columbus Partnership team also includes One Columbus, one of the nation’s top economic development teams that serves the 11-county Columbus Region; and Smart Columbus, an innovation lab that applies technology to advance community good. The Columbus Partnership team works to help create jobs and attract capital investment, expand access to opportunity, and improve the economic competitiveness of the Columbus Region. Learn more at columbusregion.com.
About JobsOhio
JobsOhio is a private nonprofit economic development corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion. The organization also works to seed talent production in its targeted industries and to attract talent to Ohio through Find Your Ohio. JobsOhio works with seven regional partners across Ohio: Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River, Ohio Southeast, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership and Team NEO. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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