Nidec Expands in Arkansas with $19 Million Investment

Nidec Motor Corporation is expanding its existing facility in Mena, Arkansas, with an investment exceeding $19 million that aims to create 35 new jobs over five years.

“This significant investment in our plant in Mena marks a milestone in our growth as a manufacturer of electric motors,” says Claudemir dos Santos, Nidec Global ACIM chief operating officer and vice president of operations for North America and Latin America. “We’ve essentially outgrown our facility, and the new space we add will allow us to expand not only our manufacturing capabilities but also our testing labs and to improve the experience for customers who visit the location.” 

The company is planning a 61,000-square-foot expansion to support growth over the coming five years. It currently operates in a 347,000-square-foot facility that is ISO9001-2016 certified and employs approximately 400 workers at its Mena facility.

Construction work on the expansion began in Q2 of 2025 and is expected to be completed in Q2 of 2027.