Delta Star Opens New Facility, Marking Growth and Innovation

(Lynchburg, VA — June 11, 2025) — Delta Star, Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of power transformers and mobile substations, officially celebrated the opening of its newest manufacturing facility, Delta Iron Works (DIW). The event marked a major milestone in the company’s ongoing mission to enhance production capabilities and support growing energy demands across North America. 

Located on Delta Star’s Lynchburg campus, the 80,000 sq. ft. facility will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for steel fabrication, designed to increase output, improve supply chain efficiency, and continue Delta Star’s legacy of delivering high-performance, reliable power solutions ensuring Power At All Times.   

“Today, we cut the ribbon on our new metal fabrication business unit, Delta Iron Works,” said Jason Greene, Delta Star’s president & chief executive officer. “In truth, we are opening much more than a new building. We’re opening new doors—doors to opportunity, to empowerment, to pride in craftsmanship, and to a future shaped by the dedication and ingenuity of the Delta Star family.” 

The event welcomed over 700 guests spanning across employees, representatives, customers, suppliers, government officials, and community members. Following the ceremony, guests received a guided tour of the new facility, showcasing its advanced fabrication technology, upgraded workflow systems, and dedicated areas for innovation and collaboration. 

“Delta Star was founded in 1908 with a mission to bring reliable, scalable power solutions to a growing and electrifying world,” said Kendall Jackson, Delta Star’s chief engineering technology officer. “Over the decades, we’ve stood at the intersection of necessity and innovation. Through world wars, economic shifts, technological revolutions, and a changing energy grid, Delta Star has remained resilient—driven by rigor and a commitment to quality. 

The launch of DIW reinforces the commitment to strengthen domestic manufacturing while also providing opportunities for local workforce development. 

“While state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technologies are vital, it’s our people who truly drive our success,” said Michael Pearson, Delta Star’s chief operating officer. “The Delta Star family—comprising of dedicated engineers, skilled technicians, and passionate professionals—is the heartbeat of our organization. Their expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit are what transform raw materials into reliable power solutions that energize communities across the nation, delivering peace of mind.”

About Delta Star
Founded in 1908, Delta Star is recognized as an industry leader in pursuit of continuously improving the performance, delivery and reliability of power to meet the energy needs of the future. Delta Star’s more than 1,200 employees are committed to providing peace of mind through reliably connecting people in communities throughout North America to one of life’s most basic needs – electricity. Stay up to date with Delta Star, Inc. on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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434.485.7081
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