Italian Substation Manufacturer Opens First U.S. Plant in Arkansas

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.