Machine Nation News Team
June 25, 2025 at 10:15:00 AM
The Delta Iron Works Manufacturing Facility Just Had Its Ribbon Cutting In Lynchburg. The Expansion Is Expected To Create 200-250 Jobs Initially, With An Additional 300 Jobs To Come
Delta Star Inc., a leading U.S.-owned manufacturer of power transformers and mobile substations, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Delta Iron Works manufacturing facility in Lynchburg, Virginia, on June 11, 2025, marking the completion of a 100,000-square-foot metal fabrication expansion at its Mayflower Drive campus. The $35 million project, part of a second expansion in two years following a $30.2 million investment in 2023, creates 200–250 jobs initially, with an additional 300 jobs planned over four years, bringing the total to over 500. The facility, specializing in steel fabrication for transformer components, supports infrastructure projects like the New York Subway System and St. Louis Gateway Arch, targeting a $5 billion energy equipment market. Supported by a $2.3 million Commonwealth Opportunity Fund grant, the expansion sustains Lynchburg’s 10,000-strong manufacturing workforce and aligns with tariff-driven reshoring under President Trump’s 25% steel tariffs. CEO Jason Greene emphasized the facility’s role in “delivering reliable energy solutions” while advancing technological capabilities.
For the precision machining industry, Delta Iron Works’ expansion highlights the critical role of machine rigidity in manufacturing transformer components. Parts like structural frames require CNC milling with high machine rigidity to minimize vibration, achieving tolerances within ±0.001 inches and surface roughness as low as Ra 8 µin for high-strength steel. 5-axis milling machines, optimized for machine rigidity through robust spindle design, ensure precision in automated production with real-time quality control. The project drives demand for local machine shops to supply precision tooling, adopting Industry 4.0 technologies like AI-driven milling and additive manufacturing. As part of a $50 billion precision manufacturing market, this initiative creates opportunities for suppliers in Virginia, where manufacturing jobs grew 2% since 2022, strengthening energy supply chains.
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Social Media Buzz (powered by X):
X is buzzing about Delta Iron Works’ ribbon-cutting, with posts on June 12, 2025, calling it a “major win” for Lynchburg. Users praised the 200–250 initial jobs, with one noting “Virginia’s energy hub grows,” while another tied it to “reshoring manufacturing.” Some questioned the timeline for the additional 300 jobs, citing economic uncertainties. The sentiment reflects optimism for growth but cautious scrutiny.
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Machine Rigidity - The structural stability of a CNC milling machine, critical for minimizing vibration and ensuring precision during component production.
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