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IPC COMMUNITY 20 FALL 2024 new employees needed when its new manufac- turing facility opens its doors in late 2024. The new engineering and production facility is a $16.4 million expansion designed to do serial produc- tion manufacturing and expected to increase Weidmuller USA's engineering and production footprint in the U.S. by 24,000 square feet. Weid- muller USA expects to be a leading supplier for Industry 4.0 and the future of engineering and manufacturing in the United States. The new building features solar panels generating 392,000 kWh annually, high-efficiency HVAC, recycled materials, and EV charging units (AC Smart). Part of Weidmuller USA's job creation will be provided through the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program, a workforce initiative in collaboration with the Virginia Community College System, with funding support from the Virginia gover- nor's administration and the Virginia General Assembly. "As we scale up our engineering and manufac- turing operations in the U.S., the Virginia eco- nomic development program will help us with recruitment," Phil says. "Training and retaining people are essential to the business's success. Looking at servicing the grid and electrical infra- structure in the U.S. and staying true to what we are good at—assembly—and we expect growth to increase as we look to renewables locally and invest in new technology. This vibrant commu-