Nextracker and JENNMAR Subsidiary JM Steel Bolster U.S. Supply Chain with New Facility Expansion to Triple Capacity for Solar Energy Projects
- Expansion of Nextracker-dedicated manufacturing lines at JM Steel's Leetsdale facility triples solar energy project capacity to 4 GW
- Investment in U.S. solar industry exceeds $100 million in the last four years
- JENNMAR and Nextracker partnership brings high-quality jobs back to communities, creating 60 new manufacturing jobs
- Nextracker's 20 new or expanded U.S. manufacturing partner facilities since 2021 enable over 25 GW of U.S. solar tracker capacity annually
- Expansion showcases commitment to American manufacturing, clean energy, and secure supply chain
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A factory worker on the Nextracker-dedicated line at JM Steel’s
Inaugurated and reopened in 2022, the refurbished historic factory produces American-made, critical steel components to support rising demand for solar energy across
The expansion more than doubles the facility’s production capacity and demonstrates JENNMAR’s commitment to investing heavily in the
For Nextracker, this latest expansion also
“We are thrilled to be partnered with JM Steel and celebrate the expansion of the
“We are proud to announce the expansion of this historic steel factory in Pittsburgh—which we have been honored to call our home for more than 100 years,” said Tony Calandra, CEO of JENNMAR. “This partnership with Nextracker allows for significant investment in advanced manufacturing and brings high-quality jobs back to our communities. We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring our
Once the home of a steel mill used to build materials for tank landing ships during World War II, this refurbished facility represents one of many shifts underway in the
“JENNMAR and Nextracker are in a powerful partnership focused on advancing the energy transition and American manufacturing. The future depends on leveraging a diverse portfolio of resources that addresses our environment, energy needs, and economic opportunity,” said Matt Smith, chief growth officer at the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. “This is a win at the convergence of two industries that are pivotal to southwestern
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), solar power now accounts for
To celebrate the new facility expansion, a dedication ceremony was attended by top government officials including David Crane, Under Secretary for Infrastructure at the department of energy (DOE), Lt. Governor of
Last year, Nextracker opened a dedicated steel production line in
About Nextracker
Nextracker is a leading provider of intelligent, integrated solar tracker and software solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. Our products enable solar panels power plants to follow the sun’s movement across the sky and optimize plant performance. With power plants operating in more than 30 countries worldwide, Nextracker offers solar tracker technologies that increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI. For more information, please visit www.nextracker.com.
About JENNMAR
JENNMAR is a leading global provider of infrastructure products and specialized services to the civil infrastructure, solar, mining, and construction industries. For over 100 years, JENNMAR’s focus has been on manufacturing products and providing solutions that help keep workers safe and productive.
About JM Steel
Established in 2000, JM Steel has emerged as a premier steel processing provider in the
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