Delta Star Expands Again, Bringing 300 New Jobs to Lynchburg
- Lynchburg Herald
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 29
Delta Star, Inc., a Lynchburg-based manufacturer of power transformers and mobile substations, announced a $35 million expansion of its operations this week, promising to create 300 new jobs for the city and Central Virginia region.
Governor Glenn Youngkin hailed the announcement, calling it a major win for Virginia’s economy.
“This $35 million investment not only boosts our economy but also creates 300 high-tech, high-quality manufacturing jobs here in Central Virginia,” Youngkin said in a press release .
The expansion will add 80,000 square feet to Delta Star’s existing Lynchburg facility, significantly increasing production capacity for both mobile and stationary power transformers . The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Delta Star President and CEO Jason Greene said the investment reflects the company’s commitment to meet the growing global demand for energy solutions.
“This expansion will increase our manufacturing capacity and technological capabilities to address the evolving needs of the energy sector,” Greene said .
This marks Delta Star’s second major investment in Lynchburg in as many years. In 2023, the company announced a $30 million expansion that added 149 jobs . Delta Star has been headquartered in Lynchburg since 1962, maintaining additional facilities in San Carlos, California, and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec .
The City of Lynchburg, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), and the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance worked closely to secure the project. Governor Youngkin also approved a $2.3 million grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to support Delta Star’s latest expansion .
City officials and economic leaders are celebrating the project as a sign of Lynchburg’s growing importance as a hub for advanced manufacturing and energy innovation.
The company expects hiring for the new positions — spanning production, engineering, and administrative roles — to begin later this year.
Sources:
Comments