Dominican Republic. Smart energy management company Eaton reported that it has begun construction of a modern assembly plant in Santiago de los Caballeros.
According to the manufacturer, the project will provide a larger supply of Bussmann series fuses, which provide safety-critical functionalities to electric vehicles, energy storage and renewable energy projects, data centers and other industrial applications.
Eaton also reported that the new assembly plant has an area of 65,000 square feet and will allow the creation of about 300 jobs. The estimated investment in the project is about US$150 million and fuse production is expected to begin this year.
"This is the latest expansion of Eaton's manufacturing capacity to help provide the products that are at the heart of the energy transformation happening around the world. The Eaton Santiago facility will assemble and package fuses and fuse accessories that are used in these applications," explained Rob Griffin, vice president and general manager of Eaton's Bussmann Division.
Eaton has been operating in the Dominican Republic for more than 35 years and is one of the largest manufacturers in the country. Recently, the company opened the country's first industrial design center, creating a space for technical innovation and the advancement of training for the industry.
The new infrastructure in Santiago de los Caballeros is part of the investment announced by the company last year. In 2023, Eaton decided to invest nearly US$750 million to increase manufacturing capacity for electrical systems, including switchgear, switchboards, and circuit breakers, among others.
"We value and appreciate Eaton's strong commitment to the Dominican Republic. We welcome its expansion and the 
continued promotion of productive research and innovation. Eaton contributes to the strengthening of our human talent and has a lasting social impact on our communities," said the Minister of Industry, Trade and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Víctor Bisonó.
