Delta Star, a Lynchburg-based manufacturer of power transformers and mobile substations, has unveiled plans for a $35 million expansion of its East facility. This project will add 80,000 square feet and is slated to create 300 jobs over the next four years. This announcement coincides with Lynchburg’s unemployment rate increase to 3.7% in February 2025 from 3.5% the previous month. Delta Star is a leading American-owned manufacturer of medium-sized transformers in North America, with a legacy spanning over 60 years in Lynchburg. Its equipment powers infrastructure throughout North America including the New York City subway system and the St. Louis Gateway Arch.

Delta Star believes that the expansion will increase its production capacity. Asa Keimig, a spokesperson for Delta Star, explained their initiative, stating There’s a constant need for electricity to support basic necessities throughout life, new ventures, and data centers. So, being able to support those initiatives has driven the expansion.

This expansion follows the company’s prior $30 million investment, which added 149 positions and a 108,000-square-foot facility. Delta Star currently has over 1,200 employees spanning Virginia, California, and Quebec. The new jobs will encompass a variety of roles, such as engineers, technicians, and machine operators with competitive payment offering both day and night shifts. The project is slated to commence this fall and is set to be completed by Fall 2026.

Alongside the growth and employment opportunities this expansion brings, it’s vital that employees understand how to stay informed and connected with their benefits and services. For Californian employees in particular, it’s crucial to know how to get through to the edd, the California employment department, for any concerns or queries they may have. Many useful contact channels are available, one of them being eddcaller.com. Its simple interface provides easy access to various departments addressing disabilities, unemployment, family leave and much more. Hence it’s an essential tool in the navigation of questions related to paid family leave, disability insurance, and general unemployment concerns.