2025) – Global electrification technology company ABB is expanding operations in Senatobia to meet growing market demand The project represents a corporate investment of $40 million and will create 122 jobs The expansion includes the addition of 200,000 square feet to the company’s Senatobia facility which will enable ABB to increase production of its air circuit breaker and molded case circuit breaker lines Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Tate County and the city of Senatobia also are assisting with the project Switzerland-based ABB is a leading manufacturer of electrification and automation technology ABB employs 17,000 across 40 manufacturing This investment in Senatobia is the latest in ABB’s $3 billion of investments in the U.S ABB expects to complete the expansion during the first quarter of 2026 “Economic development in Mississippi is thriving and this latest win from ABB continues that trend The reasons companies like ABB continuously choose to invest private capital and create more jobs in Mississippi are crystal clear: our inviting business environment and pro-business mindset and this investment is further proof of that.” – Gov Mississippi has seen tremendous economic development success and ABB’s latest investment in Tate County further builds upon that progress the prime location and extensive transportation network that enable companies to optimize speed to market Combine these attributes with a government that works hard to ensure companies succeed in Mississippi and it’s no wonder we are experiencing this momentum in all corners of our state MDA is proud to once again support ABB as it grows in Senatobia.” – MDA Executive Director Bill Cork  “The Tate County and Senatobia community could not be more thrilled with the expansion of ABB More jobs in our area means more residents living and working in Tate County which is great.” – Tate County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Anna Cardona We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns ABB expects will double the size of its existing manufacturing site in Senatobia the company will create 50 new jobs at a new advanced manufacturing facility in Selmer ABB is a global engineering company that specializes in automation and electrification Their technologies help industries become more efficient “Demand is increasing steadily for advanced electrification technologies driven by growth in key sectors including data centers and utilities Today’s announcement will support our future growth in the US ABB’s largest global market,” Morten Wierod ABB’s Chief Executive Officer said in a statement “Our new facilities in Selmer and Senatobia will keep our US customers at the cutting edge of the energy transition productivity and energy efficiency goals.” ABB will invest $80 million to build a new Replacing the existing ABB Selmer operations is expected to increase production capacity by more than 50 percent Prices going up: Report: Amazon to spend 60% more than planned on Mississippi data centers. 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New executive gives a roadmap to success The new factory will produce essential electrical distribution equipment for large-scale industrial and technology-driven facilities factories and high-rise residential and office spaces where consistent ABB’s busway and bus plug products help businesses simplify their power distribution supporting seamless expansion or reconfiguration without the need for extensive rewiring increasing ABB’s Selmer workforce by more than 25 percent ABB also announced it will also invest $40 million to double the footprint of its Senatobia facility to meet increasing demand for advanced low voltage circuit breakers from customers across North America ABB’s industrial circuit breakers provide the higher power reliability that is essential for data center expansion Expanding production will also support growing demand from customers across North America who are upgrading their aging power infrastructure and expanding their operations the 200 new jobs will increase the workforce in the Senatobia facility to more than 1,000 ABB has invested more than $500 million in its US business including opening a new $100 million manufacturing facility and innovation laboratory for industrial electric drives in New Berlin A new $40 million ABB factory will open in Albuquerque to manufacture the latest technologies for power grid hardening and resilience all new ABB sites showcase the latest technologies for sustainable operations bringing together ABB’s digital and renewable energy solutions to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions The revenue of ABB in the US was close to $9 billion in 2024 accounting for roughly 27 percent of the ABB Group total With approximately 17,000 people across the US and operational facilities across 20 states including nine major research and development centers Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger He can be reached at rreily@gannett.com or 601-573-2952 a Swedish-Swiss multinational electrical engineering corporation will be doubling its footprint in north Mississippi The company announced on Monday that it will be investing $40 million into its Senatobia location to meet increasing demand for advanced low-voltage circuit breakers from customers across North America while adding 122 new employees to the local workforce “Economic development in Mississippi is thriving and this latest win from ABB continues that trend,” Governor Tate Reeves said Monday “The reasons companies like ABB continuously choose to invest private capital and create more jobs in Mississippi are crystal clear: our inviting business environment and pro-business mindset and this investment is further proof of that.” The Mississippi expansion is part of an overall $120 million investment by the company The other $80 million is going to the construction of a 320,000-square-foot production facility in Selmer “Demand is increasing steadily for advanced electrification technologies ABB’s largest global market,” Morten Wierod said when the company announced the expansion in March “Our new facilities in Selmer and Senatobia will keep our US customers at the cutting edge of the energy transition ABB’s Senatobia plant manufactures power circuit breakers to provide a secure power supply for other businesses, including data centers the north Mississippi location became the company’s first U.S facility to integrate technology that will achieve carbon-neutral manufacturing Copyright 2025 SuperTalk Mississippi Media Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly SuperTalk Mississippi Media is Mississippi’s leader in news SuperTalk Mississippi Media covers every inch of the state 07:20 FOX Weather Meteorologist Kiyana Lewis is in Senatobia to interview residents who were hit hardest by a devastating tornado An EF-3 tornado ripped through the small city leaving behind a heap of debris and destroyed homes in its path Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application MS leaving behind a legacy marked by compassion A service to celebrate her life will be 2:00 P.M. MS with the interment to follow at Looxahoma Cemetery near Senatobia the family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 P.M Allison devoted her life to serving others both in her professional career as a Registered Nurse at Highland Hill Medical Center and through her personal passions Allison was a nurturing presence whose caring personality touched the lives of many Her nursing degree not only equipped her with the skills to heal but also fueled her passion for making a difference in the lives of those she cared for Known for her ability to help solve problems and for being a lifesaver to many In addition to her commitment to her career She was known for her efforts in saving and rescuing pets in need fostering a home for various animals including dogs a creative outlet that brought her joy and allowed her to share her talents with others Allison is survived by her devoted husband Allison was also a proud grandmother to five grandchildren: Kaycee Koger She is further survived by her loving mother Shelia Briscoe Brownlee (Bob) of Senatobia who will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her Allison Goodnight Gartrell's legacy of service and compassion will continue to inspire those who knew her She made a profound impact on the world around her and her spirit will undoubtedly live on in the memories and hearts of her family Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors 2025 – Global electrification technology company ABB is expanding operations in Senatobia to meet growing market demand Switzerland-based ABB is a leading manufacturer of electrification and automation technology and has been operating in the U.S distribution and R&D locations in 20 states For the second time in a month, a global technology leader in North Mississippi is expanding spending tens of millions of dollars and creating more than a hundred jobs through the Mississippi Development Authority announced this week it is investing more than $40 million to expand its operations in Senatobia The expansion is expected to create 122 jobs ABB originally said it expected to double the size of its existing manufacturing site in Senatobia Big merger coming: Mississippi Economic Council looks forward combining with other organizations. 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Airport eyes 3 destinations is based in Switzerland and specializes in electrification and automation to help other companies' run more efficiently It has 461 offices in 85 countries around the world This investment in Senatobia is the latest in ABB’s $3 billion of investments in the U.S and ABB’s latest investment in Tate County further builds upon that progress," Bill Cork executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority MDA is proud to once again support ABB as it grows in Senatobia.” The North Mississippi expansion includes the addition of 200,000 square feet to the company’s Senatobia facility which will enable it to increase production of its air circuit breaker and molded case circuit breaker lines “The Tate County and Senatobia community could not be more thrilled with the expansion of ABB," Anna Cardona executive director of the Tate County Economic Development Foundation "More jobs in our area means more residents living and working in Tate County MDA is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger By Chauncy JohnsonPublished: Mar 2025 at 5:38 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSENATOBIA (WMC) - 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The Senatobia Police Department is investigating after a Senatobia High student brought a gun onto school grounds officers responded to a call from Senatobia High School’s resource offers regarding a gun found in a student’s bag the school staff and security confiscated the weapon from the student; the student was removed from the classroom as well Senatobia Police says no students or faculty were harmed a global electrification technology company based in Switzerland is expanding operations in Senatobia to meet growing market demand of its air circuit breaker and molded case circuit breaker lines When the 200,000 square foot expansion is completed next spring it will double the size of its existing manufacturing site in Senatobia and add 122 jobs.  and this latest win from ABB continues that trend,” said Governor Tate Reeves “The reasons companies like ABB continuously choose to invest private capital and create more jobs in Mississippi are crystal clear: our inviting business environment and pro-business mindset and this investment is further proof of that.” ABB’s Senatobia expansion marks the latest in a string of $3 billion in U.S and more than $500 million in the past three years ABB opened a new $100 million manufacturing facility and innovation laboratory for industrial electric drives last October in New Berlin ABB plans to open a new $40 million factory in Albuquerque to manufacture the newest technologies for power grid hardening and resilience.  In addition to the $40 million plant extension in Senatobia ABB announced in March $80 million to build a new 320,000-square-foot facility in Selmer The new factory in Tennessee will produce essential electrical distribution equipment for large-scale industrial and technology-driven facilities ABB’s busway and bus plug products simplify customers’ power distribution supporting seamless expansion or reconfiguration without the need for extensive rewiring.  driven by growth in key sectors including data centers and utilities,” said ABB CEO Morten Wierod “Our new facilities in Selmer and Senatobia will keep our U.S customers at the cutting edge of the energy transition The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is providing ABB some financial assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive and ABB’s latest investment in Tate County further builds upon that progress,” said MDA executive director Bill Cork and extensive transportation network that enable companies to optimize speed to market and it’s no wonder we’re experiencing this momentum in all corners of our state MDA is proud to once again support ABB as it grows in Senatobia.”  The Senatobia plant renovation may create even more jobs ABB’s announcement last month said 200 jobs would be created in Senatobia but “ABB has committed to creating 122 jobs” in Mississippi explained MDA spokesperson Tammy Craft.   “The Tate County and Senatobia community couldn’t be more thrilled with the expansion of ABB,” said Tate County Economic Development Foundation executive director Anna Cardona “More jobs in our area means more residents living and working in Tate County Switzerland-based ABB employs approximately 110,000 worldwide Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).  and research and development (R&D) sites in 20 states from its U.S Approximately 80 percent of products ABB sells in the U.S By joining our newsletter, you are confirming that you agree with the Privacy Policy the city will be conducting a test of its tornado warning sirens and is cautioning the residents not to be alarmed but they will not be a sign of any imposing danger About Us | Contact Us | Email Preferences | Help | Donate Subscribe Log In href="/section/business" aria-current="page" href="/section/opinion" aria-current="page" href="/section/sports" aria-current="page" href="/section/arts-culture" aria-current="page" href="/section/suburbs" aria-current="page" href="/section/neighborhoods" aria-current="page" href="//marketplace.dailymemphian.com/" aria-current="page" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-daily-memphian-23209873738" href="/section/businessreal-estate" aria-current="page" href="/section/businessfinancial-services" aria-current="page" href="/section/businesshealth-care" aria-current="page" href="/section/businesstransportationlogistics" aria-current="page" href="/section/businessmovers-and-shakers" aria-current="page" href="/section/business-ford-megasite" aria-current="page" googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1575557230823-0'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1575558347846-0'); }); Business ABB Electrification to invest $120 million in Selmer By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 03, 2025 7:07 PM CT | Published: March 03, 2025 7:07 PM CT googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1576080080820-0'); }); ABB Electrification will expand its operations in McNairy County. 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A major comedy act will be coming to Senatobia in just over two weeks Northwest Mississippi Community College announced that Jeff Foxworthy will be taking his talents to the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts on Friday Best known for his “you might be a redneck if …” quip Foxworthy is classified as one of the most respected and successful comedians in the U.S He has the greatest number of comedy records sold in history and is a multiple Grammy Award nominee The iconic comic was once a member of the legendary “Blue Collar Comedy Tour” alongside stars Ron White Joining Foxworthy in the Senatobia venue will be Tammy Pescatelli as a guest comedian Self-described as a “verbal assassin,” she brings a unique spin on various topics She has made appearances on various shows including The View “We could not be more excited to bring legendary comedian Jeff Foxworthy to the Heindl Center on Friday August 23,” Heindl Center Director Dr “Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country the best-selling comedy recording artist in history the best-selling author of more than 26 books and a member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame his act goes well beyond that to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature Opening for Jeff Foxworthy is Tammy Pescatelli one of the hardest working women in comedy today bold voice and witty sarcasm with tongue-in-cheek humor.” Tickets to the comedy show can be purchased here