Rolls-Royce plans $75M expansion of South Carolina engine plant
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 15 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Expansion of Manufacturing: Rolls-Royce is investing $75 million to expand its U.S. manufacturing capabilities at its Aiken, South Carolina plant, which produces mtu Series 4000 diesel engines for backup generators.
Growing Demand for Generators: The demand for power generation products, particularly for artificial intelligence data centers, has surged, with sales increasing nearly 50% last year; the expansion project is set to begin in Q1 2026 and production will start in July 2027.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
