Vicente Torns Ohio Corp., an international manufacturer of copper and aluminum cables and wires, announced this week that it 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 by Dec. 31, 2030.
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, a third-generation, family-owned group, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.
“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 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.
Logan County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ben Vollrath said Vincente Torns’ acquisition of the West Liberty manufacturing facility is the result of many months of work on the local and state level.
The proposed project involves the company acquiring the existing building at 600 N. Detroit St., renovating and expanding that building, and adding new equipment to manufacture conductors used in electric transformers.
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a 1.427 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project, according to an Aug. 24 release from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s Office.
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, One Columbus chief economic development officer and president.
“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.”
Vicente Torns has consolidated annual revenues of over $400 million and employs approximately 1,000 people.
