LS Cable & System USA, Inc. (LSCUS) has announced plans to invest $50 million in the expansion of its manufacturing facility located in Tarboro, North Carolina. This significant investment underscores the company’s dedication to bringing advanced manufacturing back to the United States, fortifying the supply chain, and serving as a pivotal partner in the country’s energy infrastructure. LSCUS is the American subsidiary of LS Cable & System Ltd. (LS C&S).
The expansion will incorporate two additional Continuous Catenary Vulcanization (CCV) production lines, which will substantially boost the manufacturing capacity for medium-voltage power distribution cables. These new CCV lines will cater to the escalating demand from electric utilities, renewable energy projects, data centers, and industrial customers throughout North America. The investment will also augment the total employment at the facility, increasing from 250 to 335 jobs.
Bon-Kyu Koo, President & CEO of LS Cable & System, Ltd., stated, “This investment mirrors LS Cable & System’s long-term vision to broaden our global manufacturing footprint while localizing production in key strategic markets. As electrification, energy transition, and grid modernization accelerate globally, we are making disciplined, forward-looking investments to ensure we can reliably support our customers and partners for decades to come.”
The announcement of the $50 million expansion investment in Tarboro, North Carolina, was made by LS Cable & System USA. Gisu Kim, Regional President of North America, LS Cable & System, Ltd., said, “North America is one of the most important growth regions for LS Cable & System. The Tarboro expansion fortifies our regional manufacturing base, enhances supply chain resilience, and positions us to respond swiftly to increasing demand across utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors.”
Jeong Hyeon, President & CEO of Gaon Cable Co., the parent company of LSCUS and a subsidiary of LS C&S, added, “This expansion showcases our continued focus on advanced manufacturing and technology leadership. By adding new CCV production capacity in Tarboro, we are supporting the reliable delivery of quality power distribution solutions to the North American market.”
Taewon Son, President & CEO of LS Cable & System USA, Inc., stated, “This investment enables LS Cable & System USA to significantly scale our medium-voltage manufacturing capabilities while maintaining the high standards our customers expect. The Tarboro facility has a strong operational foundation, and these new CCV lines will enable us to grow alongside our customers and support critical infrastructure projects across the country.”
Patrick Y. Shim, Managing Director of LS Cable & System, Ltd., concluded, “Beyond manufacturing capacity, this expansion represents a continued investment in Edgecombe County and the broader region. We value the partnerships we have established here and look forward to contributing to the region’s growth and prosperity.
