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This investment supports continued growth in Generac’s Commercial & Industrial business amid rising demand from data centers and mission-critical applications.
Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) has announced the acquisition of a new facility in Belvidere, Illinois. The investment will significantly expand the company’s packaging capacity for large-megawatt (MW) generators as demand continues to accelerate across key sectors.
In February, Generac acquired Enercon Engineering, Inc., adding specialized expertise in generator enclosure manufacturing. Building on this capability and in response to rising demand, the new facility will complement Enercon’s operations by expanding capacity for enclosure assembly and final packaging, delivering shipment-ready units to customers.
This investment adds to Generac’s continued investments to scale its Commercial & Industrial (C&I) business, including expanded operations in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and new facilities in Beaver Dam and Sussex, Wisconsin. These efforts are complemented by strategic initiatives such as collaboration with EPC Power and the acquisition of Enercon Engineering. Together, these investments continue to strengthen Generac’s domestic manufacturing footprint and position the company to meet growing demand across key markets.
The Belvidere facility is strategically located, providing direct access to major interstate systems and enabling efficient transport of large-scale equipment. The new facility will add more than 100 new jobs when it opens in the first quarter of 2027.
“As demand for reliable backup power continues to grow — particularly from data centers and other mission-critical industries —expanding our capacity to deliver large-megawatt solutions is essential,” said Erik Wilde, EVP and President, Domestic C&I at Generac. “This investment strengthens our ability to scale efficiently while maintaining the quality and speed our customers expect.”
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