Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that Virginia Transformer Corporation will invest $40 million to expand its existing manufacturing facility near Rincon, creating over 400 new jobs in Effingham County.
The Georgia Transformer facility in Rincon specializes in manufacturing custom-designed large power transformers for a wide range of industries, including utilities, data centers, and renewable energy sectors.
The 250,000-square-foot facility produces transformers ranging from 30 MegaVolt-Amperes (MVA) to 500 MVA at up to 525 kilovolts. This is the latest in a series of expansion investments at this facility since it became part of the company in 2015.
The facility is located at 2789 GA-21 in Effingham County, and construction on the expansion is expected to begin in January of 2026. Applications for positions in operations, maintenance, and assembly are being accepted on Indeed.com for anyone interested.
Alongside state and local leaders of the coastal region, Gov. Brian Kemp celebrated this expansion and Virginia Transformer’s commitment to Georgia.
“This is just the latest testament to the impact of our partnership approach, and I want to congratulate Virginia Transformer on this exciting announcement,” Kemp stated. “We look forward to the impact their decision will have on the Rincon and Effingham County communities.”
Senior Regional Project Manager Dorie Bacon represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on this competitive project, in partnership with the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, Georgia Power, and Georgia Quick Start.
GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson commented on the timing of this expansion and the relief it will provide to the energy sector.
“By attracting sectors that serve the energy grid, we ensure that businesses not only grow but thrive in Georgia, benefiting both our economy and communities,” Wilson stated. “Congratulations to Effingham County on the continued growth of existing industries such as Virginia Transformer.”
Great news for Effingham County and the coastal region with today's announcement from Virginia Transformer! Looking forward to the impact this expansion and the 400 jobs it will bring will have in those communities.https://t.co/luApTf06bS
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) November 20, 2025
