The manufacturing facility will be the third in the United States for three-phase transformers and its 11th facility in the state. 700 new jobs will also be added to the local community with the facility’s establishment.

“Eaton’s new operation in Union County, which will mean 700 new jobs for the local community, represents a major vote of confidence in South Carolina’s highly skilled world-class workforce. Their investment is a remarkable milestone for Eaton and Union County, and we celebrate the opportunities it will create throughout the state in the years ahead,” said S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster.

Here’s what to know about Eaton and the new facility.

What is Eaton?

Eaton is a power management company that operates in over 175 countries. Its energy-efficient products manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power with an emphasis on reliability, efficiency, safety, and sustainability, per the company’s website. Data centers, the electrical grid, factories, hospitals, planes, and vehicles are just a few of the critical infrastructure and technology that rely on the company to manage power.