PFISTERER is significantly expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a $2.7 million investment in its Rochester, New York, facility. The investment will add three CNC lathes, tooling, and related production equipment to increase production capacity for SICON shearbolt connector components by two and a half times. The move underscores the company's commitment to the North American market and its strategy to localize production for U.S. customers.
The expansion comes as more than half of PFISTERER's SICON connectors are now sold in the United States. By shifting production closer to demand, the company aims to strengthen delivery capacity, flexibility, and resilience in a key growth market. Rochester will play a central role in PFISTERER's global production network, enabling faster response times and reduced reliance on imports from Germany.
SICON is PFISTERER's shearbolt cable connection system designed for secure electrical and mechanical connections. The connectors accommodate a variety of conductor materials, cable types, and cross-sections. They are electrically and mechanically type-tested in accordance with IEC 61238-1, Class A, and have also been tested under the North American standard ANSI C119.4. Notably, SICON connectors are the only ones that meet the Class 2 requirements of this standard. This makes them particularly relevant for power infrastructure expansion, especially for supplying data centers.
The rapid growth of data centers across the U.S. and globally is driving increased demand for SICON connectors. Data centers require high-performance, exceptionally reliable connections to the power grid to ensure a secure and scalable power supply for critical digital infrastructure. PFISTERER's investment in Rochester directly addresses this need, positioning the company to capitalize on the data center boom.
The expansion aligns with PFISTERER's "Local-for-Local" approach, under which products for the U.S. market will increasingly be manufactured domestically rather than imported. This strategy shortens delivery times, improves responsiveness to customer needs, and reduces transportation-related emissions. "With the expansion of our production in Rochester, we are taking an important step in our growth strategy for the U.S. market. We manufacture where our products are needed, thereby strengthening our local presence and enabling us to supply our customers more quickly and flexibly. The investment not only significantly increases our production capacity but also creates additional qualified jobs at the site," said Johannes Linden, member and spokesperson of the Executive Board of PFISTERER Holding SE.
The investment is expected to create additional qualified jobs at the Rochester facility, contributing to the local economy. It also reinforces PFISTERER's position in the high-growth U.S. energy infrastructure market, where reliable power connections are essential for the ongoing digital transformation. As data center expansion continues to accelerate, PFISTERER's enhanced U.S. production capacity will be critical in meeting the demand for SICON connectors and supporting the buildout of resilient power grids.
PFISTERER Holding SE is a globally operating, publicly listed technology company headquartered in Winterbach near Stuttgart, Germany. Since 1921, the company has developed solutions for safe and reliable power connections in energy infrastructure. With 19 locations in 15 countries and customers in more than 90 countries, PFISTERER provides products for high-, medium-, and low-voltage networks. For more information, visit www.pfisterer.com.
