Southwire announced that it will expand the company’s Cofer Technology Center in Carrollton, Georgia

A press release said the expansion will add approximately 50,000 sq ft to Southwire’s footprint and include a manufacturing line for production of R&D wire samples. The facility will have a focus on engineering with sustainable components, such as creating cable with recyclable plastic insulation materials.

“I am thrilled to share this announcement of Southwire’s investment in the R&D space,” said Southwire COO Norman Adkins, who described it as promising time for both the industry and Southwire. “The facility represents our progress as a company as we drive forward into the next chapter of electrical innovation.” 

The new facility has been engineered with the qualifications for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification in mind. LEED, which is awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is a widely respected recognition of sustainable design and energy conservation in buildings.

“Our industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by a global focus on sustainability, renewables, electric vehicles and grid transformation, just to name a few,” said Axel Schlumberger, senior vice president of research and development. “The expansion of our R&D facilities will enable that growth in strategic growth market verticals and accelerate innovation and the development of new solutions for our core and emerging markets.” 

The expansion should be completed by the end of 2024, with the facility fully functional by the end of 2025.