An Italy-based manufacturer of prefabricated electrical substations has located its first U.S. manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas. CEP USA Inc. is investing nearly $1 million in the facility and expects to create approximately 27 jobs over the next five years.
Company executives joined local officials, community stakeholders, and partners, including SMA Solar Technology executives, on today, May 19, for the grand opening of the new CEP USA facility.
“CEP is proud to deepen our partnership with SMA as we bring MVPS integration to the United States,” said Mario Melodia, CEO of CEP. “This investment positions us to support faster delivery, provide local expertise, and meet the growing demands of utility-scale projects across the country. Arkansas has proven to be an excellent choice. Our long-standing relationship with our partner Mountain Ridge Energy Service, the state’s strategic location, and its welcoming environment — along with the strong support from the Arkansas Economic Development Center and the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce — have made our transition and initial months of production a success.”…