Orion Announces Voltrek Expansion to Third U.S. Region in Response to Continuing Demand; William B. Rigsby Heads Jacksonville Office
Orion Energy Systems (NASDAQ: OESX) announced the expansion of its Voltrek division to the Southeastern United States with a new office in Jacksonville, FL. The expansion marks Voltrek's third regional presence in the U.S., complementing existing operations in Lawrence, MA (Northeast) and Manitowoc, WI (Midwest).
William B. Rigsby, former NovaCHARGE VP of Sales Operations, will head the Jacksonville office as Director of Inside Sales and Customer Service. The expansion comes amid the allocation of $5 billion in federal funds for EV charging infrastructure, with 84% still to be distributed at the state level.
[ "Strategic expansion into third U.S. region (Southeast) capitalizing on market demand", "Hiring of experienced industry veteran William Rigsby with 15 years of EV charging expertise", "Positioned to capture share of remaining $4.2B (84%) in federal EV infrastructure funds", "Leveraging existing 12-year presence in Jacksonville for market expansion" ]Orion Energy Systems (NASDAQ: OESX) ha annunciato l'espansione della divisione Voltrek nel Sud-Est degli Stati Uniti aprendo un nuovo ufficio a Jacksonville, FL. Questa mossa rappresenta la terza presenza regionale di Voltrek negli USA, a complemento delle sedi di Lawrence, MA (Nordest) e Manitowoc, WI (Midwest).
William B. Rigsby, ex VP Sales Operations di NovaCHARGE, guiderà la filiale di Jacksonville come Director of Inside Sales and Customer Service. L'espansione avviene nel contesto dell'assegnazione di 5 miliardi di dollari in fondi federali per le infrastrutture di ricarica EV, di cui l'84% deve ancora essere distribuito a livello statale.
- Espansione strategica nella terza regione USA (Sud-Est) per sfruttare la domanda di mercato
- Assunzione di un manager esperto, William Rigsby, con 15 anni di esperienza nel settore della ricarica EV
- Posizionamento per intercettare la quota residua di 4,2 miliardi di dollari (84%) dei fondi federali per infrastrutture EV
- Sfruttamento di una presenza a Jacksonville consolidata da 12 anni per l'ampliamento del mercato
Orion Energy Systems (NASDAQ: OESX) anunció la expansión de su división Voltrek al sureste de Estados Unidos con una nueva oficina en Jacksonville, FL. Esta ampliación constituye la tercera presencia regional de Voltrek en EE. UU., complementando las operaciones existentes en Lawrence, MA (Noreste) y Manitowoc, WI (Medio Oeste).
William B. Rigsby, ex vicepresidente de Operaciones de Ventas de NovaCHARGE, dirigirá la oficina de Jacksonville como Director de Inside Sales and Customer Service. La expansión se produce en el marco de la asignación de 5.000 millones de dólares en fondos federales para infraestructura de carga de vehículos eléctricos, del cual el 84% aún debe distribuirse a nivel estatal.
- Expansión estratégica hacia la tercera región de EE. UU. (Sureste) para aprovechar la demanda del mercado
- Incorporación de un veterano de la industria, William Rigsby, con 15 años de experiencia en carga EV
- Posicionamiento para captar la porción restante de 4.200 M$ (84%) de los fondos federales para infraestructuras EV
- Apoyo en una presencia de 12 años en Jacksonville para la expansión del mercado
Orion Energy Systems (NASDAQ: OESX)는 플로리다주 잭슨빌에 새 사무소를 열며 Voltrek 사업부의 미국 남동부 확장을 발표했습니다. 이번 확장으로 Voltrek는 매사추세츠 로렌스(북동부)와 위스콘신 매니토워크(중서부)에 이은 미국 내 세 번째 지역 거점을 확보하게 되었습니다.
William B. Rigsby 전 NovaCHARGE 영업운영 부사장이 잭슨빌 지사를 이끌며 Inside Sales and Customer Service 이사로 근무합니다. 이번 확장은 전기차 충전 인프라를 위한 연방 기금 50억 달러 배분과 맞물려 있으며, 그중 84%는 아직 주 단위로 배분되지 않았습니다.
- 시장 수요를 활용하기 위한 전략적 확장(미국 내 세 번째 지역: 남동부)
- 전기차 충전 분야 경력 15년의 베테랑 William Rigsby 영입
- 연방 EV 인프라 기금 중 남은 42억 달러(84%) 확보를 노린 포지셔닝
- 시장 확장을 위해 잭슨빌에서 12년간 쌓은 기반 활용
Orion Energy Systems (NASDAQ: OESX) a annoncé l'expansion de sa division Voltrek dans le sud-est des États-Unis avec une nouvelle agence à Jacksonville, FL. Cette ouverture constitue la troisième implantation régionale de Voltrek aux États-Unis, en complément des sites de Lawrence, MA (Nord‑est) et Manitowoc, WI (Mid‑west).
William B. Rigsby, ancien VP Sales Operations chez NovaCHARGE, dirigera le bureau de Jacksonville en tant que Director of Inside Sales and Customer Service. Cette expansion intervient alors que 5 milliards de dollars de fonds fédéraux sont alloués aux infrastructures de recharge pour véhicules électriques, dont 84 % restent à répartir au niveau des États.
- Expansion stratégique vers la troisième région américaine (Sud‑Est) pour capter la demande du marché
- Recrutement d'un cadre expérimenté, William Rigsby, fort de 15 ans d'expertise dans la recharge EV
- Positionnement pour saisir la part restante de 4,2 Mds$ (84 %) des fonds fédéraux destinés aux infrastructures EV
- Mise à profit d'une présence de 12 ans à Jacksonville pour développer le marché
Orion Energy Systems (NASDAQ: OESX) gab die Erweiterung seiner Voltrek-Sparte in den Südosten der Vereinigten Staaten mit einem neuen Büro in Jacksonville, FL, bekannt. Damit ist Voltrek nun in der dritten US-Region vertreten und ergänzt die bestehenden Standorte in Lawrence, MA (Nordosten) und Manitowoc, WI (Mittlerer Westen).
William B. Rigsby, ehemaliger VP Sales Operations bei NovaCHARGE, wird das Büro in Jacksonville als Director of Inside Sales and Customer Service leiten. Die Expansion erfolgt vor dem Hintergrund der Bereitstellung von 5 Milliarden US-Dollar an Bundesmitteln für EV-Ladeinfrastruktur, von denen noch 84 % auf Landesebene zu verteilen sind.
- Strategische Expansion in die dritte US-Region (Südosten), um die Marktnachfrage zu nutzen
- Einstellung eines erfahrenen Branchenveteranen, William Rigsby, mit 15 Jahren Erfahrung im Bereich EV-Ladetechnik
- Positionierung, um den verbleibenden Anteil von 4,2 Mrd. USD (84 %) der Bundesmittel für EV-Infrastruktur zu gewinnen
- Nutzung einer seit 12 Jahren bestehenden Präsenz in Jacksonville für die Markterweiterung
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Insights
Orion's Voltrek expansion to Southeast positions company to capture portion of $5B federal EV charging funds with strategic timing.
Orion's strategic expansion of its Voltrek division into the Southeastern U.S. represents a calculated move to capitalize on the emerging EV charging infrastructure buildout. The Jacksonville office establishes the company's third regional presence, following their Northeast and Midwest operations, creating a more comprehensive national footprint at a critical market inflection point.
The timing is particularly noteworthy, coming directly after new federal guidance that pushes $5 billion in EV charging infrastructure funding decisions to state-level authorities. With
The hiring of William Rigsby brings valuable industry-specific expertise, with his 15 years at NovaCHARGE suggesting deep knowledge of the competitive landscape and potential customer relationships in the region. This executive addition signals serious commitment to expansion rather than merely symbolic market entry.
While the press release doesn't provide revenue projections or specific contract targets, the Southeast expansion follows what the company describes as "continuing demand" for their services, indicating market validation. The company's strategy of geographic expansion aligns with the increasingly decentralized nature of EV infrastructure deployment, where state-level relationships and presence can create competitive advantages in securing portions of the substantial federal funding still awaiting distribution.
MANITOWOC, Wis., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX) (Orion Lighting), a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and maintenance services solutions, today announced that its Voltrek division is responding to continuing demand by expanding its EV Charging and Electrical Infrastructure field sales and service presence to the Southeastern United States.
The expansion builds on the Orion Energy Systems 12-year presence in Jacksonville, FL. Orion’s Voltrek division is now establishing a Jacksonville, FL., office, headed by William B. Rigsby, Director of Inside Sales and Customer Service. Reporting to Voltrek President Kathleen Connors, Mr. Rigsby heads the company’s office in Jacksonville, Florida. Orion/Voltrek’s arrival in the Southeast expands the division into its third region in the nation. Orion/Voltrek’s Northeastern facility is in Lawrence, MA., while Orion’s Midwestern national headquarters is in Manitowoc, WI.
Mr. Rigsby has a track record of significant sales growth and market expansion in the Electric Vehicle charging industry. He comes to Orion/Voltrek from NovaCHARGE, Inc., where he was repeatedly promoted over 15 years to Vice President of Sales Operations and Inside Sales. Mr. Rigsby earned his BA at the University of Georgia.
“Our expanding geographic footprint means that Orion/Voltrek professionals are on the ground partnering with customers practically wherever they are located,” said Orion Chief Executive Officer Sally Washlow. “We are extremely pleased that a successful producer like William Rigsby is spearheading our initiative in such an important region of the United States.”
Mr. Rigsby’s arrival follows on the heels of last month’s federal guidance emphasizing state-level decisions regarding allocation of
“Orion/Voltrek is expanding in parallel with the market, as more and more decision-making about EV Charging and Infrastructure gravitates to the state level,” said Kathleen Connors, President of Orion’s Voltrek division. “Our Southeast initiative under Will Rigsby illustrates Orion/Voltrek’s commitment to be where our customers are.”
About Orion Energy Systems
Orion provides energy efficiency and clean tech solutions, including LED lighting and controls, electrical vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and maintenance services. Orion specializes in turnkey design-through-installation solutions for large national customers as well as projects through ESCO and distribution partners, with a commitment to helping customers achieve their business and environmental goals with healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions that reduce their carbon footprint and enhance business performance.
Orion is committed to operating responsibly throughout all areas of our organization. Learn more about our sustainability and governance priorities, goals and progress here, or visit our website at www.orionlighting.com.
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