GRANBY, Quebec, October 2, 2026 – Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative Inc. (ERMCO) reinforced its commitment to North American transformer manufacturing through the expansion of its facility in Granby, Quebec.
ERMCO-Pioneer Transformers expanded its manufacturing footprint by 25,000 square feet, bringing the facility’s total size to 75,000 square feet. The expansion includes three dedicated production lines designed to increase manufacturing capacity, helping meet growing electricity demand and support ongoing power grid modernization efforts.
“Every investment we make, every improvement we pursue, and every expansion project we undertake is ultimately driven by our commitment to better serving our communities,” said ERMCO President and CEO Tim Mills.
To commemorate the expansion, ERMCO hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, October 2 at its Granby facility. The event brought together members of ERMCO’s leadership team and production workforce, local officials and representatives from ERMCO’s parent company, Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI). Following the ceremony, guests toured the expanded facility and experienced the significant investments driving ERMCO’s future growth.
“This expansion positions Pioneer Transformers to double production capacity to 200 units per month,” said Pierre Lamarre, General Manager at ERMCO-Pioneer Transformers. “Through strategic investments in our facility, advanced technology, and most importantly our people, we are reinforcing Granby’s role in transformer manufacturing for years to come.”
The expansion is also generating significant economic benefits for the region. Approximately 200 jobs have been created at the facility, including new union and management positions, direct skilled jobs and positions through local contractors.
“Our transformers built in Granby help power neighborhoods, schools, hospitals and businesses,” Mills said. “Behind every transformer is a dedicated team whose hard work, collaboration and commitment to excellence make that possible. Their relentless spirit continues to strengthen ERMCO and ensures we can deliver for our customers every day.”
For over 60 years, ERMCO-Pioneer Transformers has designed and manufactured high-quality, energy-efficient, custom liquid-insulated transformers, drawing on decades of expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering. The company serves utilities, industrial customers, data centers, and wind and solar farms in Quebec, elsewhere in Canada, and the United States.
About ERMCO, Inc.
ERMCO, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of liquid-filled distribution transformers for the utility, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO and its affiliates – ECI-Greeneville (Tenn.), ECI-Bristol (Wis.), GridBridge (N.C.), Power Partners (Ga.), Pioneer Transformers (Granby, Quebec), Reynosa (Mexico), and soon-to-be new three-phase manufacturing facility in Maricopa County, Ariz. – employ nearly 3,500 team members across North America. Offering a full range of pole- and pad-mounted transformers, related components, and power solutions for global utilities, ERMCO is proud to be the industry’s Most Valued Partner. ERMCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI).
For more information, visit www.ERMCO-ECI.com and www.pioneertransformers.com.
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ERMCO President and CEO Tim Mills speaks during a ceremony recognizing ERMCO-Pioneer Transformers' expanded manufacturing footprint in Granby, Quebec.
ERMCO-Pioneer Transformers' new 25,000-square-foot manufacturing expansion adds three dedicated production lines, strengthening production capacity and reaffirming ERMCO's commitment to economic development in Granby and the future of North America's power grid.
