Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO), a subsidiary of Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., announced plans to open a new three-phase transformer manufacturing facility in Waddell, Arizona.

ERMCO is a leading U.S. manufacturer of single-phase and three-phase distribution transformers used by electric utilities nationwide. The new facility will expand ERMCO’s three-phase pad-mounted transformer production to meet
growing demand tied to grid modernization, infrastructure upgrades and continued commercial and residential development.
Construction is planned in 2026 with transformer production expected to begin in 2027.