Plant expansion will bring 110 more jobs to Burke County

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – For the second time in a few months, a transformer company is bringing more than 100 new jobs to Burke County.

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that TMC Transformers USA will expand its footprint in Georgia by investing more than $15.3 million over the next five years in a new manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, creating at least 110 new jobs in Burke County.

TMC will build low- and medium-voltage transformers.

This follows a similar announcement in July from Ritz Instrument Transformers, which said it was investing $28 million in a new facility in Waynesboro, creating 130 new jobs.

Both facilities will be at the Burke County Industrial Park.

TMC is a multinational company focused on design and production of medium and low-voltage dry-type cast resin and VPI transformers.

The Italy-based company, which counts more than 500 employees and commercial offices in Europe, America, and East Asia, established its first U.S. production plant at the beginning of 2023 in Burke County.

Kemp met with officials from the company during a trip to Italy in July.

“The new plant highlights TMC’s strategic plans for substantial growth in North America,” said Cristiano Palladini, president of TMC USA. “We’re excited that Waynesboro will become a welcoming base for us.”

Palladini said Georgia provides “strong foundations for our business with its strategic position, the full support from Burke County and the Georgia delegation who share a business-oriented vision, and its community of hardworking and skilled Georgians in line with our needs.”

TMC’s operations in Burke County have already started at the company’s first facility, and the new plant is expected to be operational at the beginning of 2026.

TMC is now hiring for roles in management, administrative staff, production technicians, operators, testers, sales, and quality control. Hiring will continue over the next few years as the project continues to ramp up. Interested individuals can learn more about careers with TMC at tmctransformers.us.

“The Development Authority of Burke County is pleased to have TMC Transformers make Waynesboro their permanent home,” said Austin Stacy, executive director of the Development Authority of Burke County. “Their decision to locate here is a true testament to the readiness and strong workforce that Burke County possesses. TMC’s core principles replicate our community’s values, and we look forward to continuing our work together to make Burke County a better place.”

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