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SANMINA CORPORATION ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF ENERGY BUSINESS WITH NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACTORY IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

Sanmina (NASDAQ: SANM) announced an expansion of its Energy business with a new state-of-the-art factory in Houston, Texas focused on the US energy market.

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Sanmina (NASDAQ: SANM) announced an expansion of its Energy business with a new state-of-the-art factory in Houston, Texas focused on the US energy market.

The facility will build medium-voltage distribution transformers, instrument transformers and switchgear. Production is expected to start in 2027 and the company says initial customer commitments are already in place. Sanmina also entered an agreement with Končar to co-design a custom medium-voltage transformer and to explore additional US market collaboration.

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  • New factory announced in Houston focused on US energy market
  • Production expected 2027 with initial customer commitments in place
  • Signed agreement to co-design a medium-voltage transformer with Končar

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Argus Dec 16 session
-7.16% close to close Open Argus
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News Market Reaction – SANM

On Dec 16, the day this news came out, SANM closed 7.16% below the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Dec 16 session.

Key Figures

Production start: 2027
Production start
2027
Expected start of production at new Houston energy factory

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Nov 03
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    FY25 and Q4 results with higher EPS, margin expansion, and strong guidance.

  2. Oct 27

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    Completion of ZT Systems acquisition and strategic manufacturing partnership with AMD.

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    Announcement of date and access details for FY25 earnings conference call.

  4. Jul 28

    Earnings results

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    Strong Q3 results with solid revenue, margins, cash flow, and positive Q4 outlook.

  5. Jul 21

    Earnings call invite

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    Scheduling and webcast details for Q3 fiscal 2025 earnings conference call.

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Key Terms

medium-voltage distribution transformers, instrument transformers, switchgear, high-voltage equipment
4 terms
medium-voltage distribution transformers technical
"capable of building a broad range of high-quality energy products, including: medium-voltage distribution transformers"
Medium-voltage distribution transformers are devices that step down electrical power from higher transmission voltages to the lower voltages used by neighborhoods, factories and commercial buildings — think of them as heavy-duty adapters that make high-voltage electricity safe and usable. They matter to investors because their sales and deployment reflect spending on electricity grids, reliability and modernization; changes in demand, regulations, or raw-material costs can directly affect manufacturers’ revenue, margins and long-term order backlogs.
instrument transformers technical
"including: medium-voltage distribution transformers, instrument transformers and switchgear."
Instrument transformers are electrical devices that convert very high voltages or currents from power lines into much smaller, safe levels that meters and protection systems can read—think of them as adapters or translators between the power grid and monitoring equipment. For investors, they matter because they are critical to grid safety, accurate billing, and regulatory compliance; demand and replacement cycles affect utility spending, maintenance costs, and sales for manufacturers.
switchgear technical
"including: medium-voltage distribution transformers, instrument transformers and switchgear."
Switchgear is the collection of devices—like switches, circuit breakers and fuses—that control, protect and isolate electrical equipment to keep power flowing safely and reliably. Think of it as the traffic control system for electricity that prevents overloads and faults from causing outages or damage. Investors care because switchgear is essential infrastructure that affects utility reliability, capital spending cycles, regulatory fines and maintenance costs, and it can drive demand for manufacturers and service providers.
high-voltage equipment technical
"to deliver cutting-edge medium-voltage and high-voltage equipment."
High-voltage equipment is the set of machines and components—like transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers and transmission lines—designed to carry or control very large electrical voltages used in power generation, transmission and heavy industry. Investors care because this gear is capital-intensive, subject to strict safety and regulatory standards, and critical to reliable power delivery; failures or upgrades can mean big costs, downtime or new revenue opportunities, much like a bridge for electricity.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanmina Corporation ("Sanmina") (NASDAQ: SANM), today announced a major expansion of its Energy business with a new state-of-the-art factory in Houston, Texas focused on the US energy market and capable of building a broad range of high-quality energy products, including: medium-voltage distribution transformers, instrument transformers and switchgear. Production is expected to start in 2027 with initial customer commitments in place already.

In parallel, Sanmina also announced it has entered into an agreement with Končar - Electrical Industry Inc. ("Končar") to co-design a custom medium-voltage transformer for Sanmina, and to explore more opportunities for the companies to work together in support of Končar's growth plans for the US market.

Commenting on the investment, Jure Sola, Chairman and CEO of Sanmina noted: "We are very pleased to announce this expansion of Sanmina's Energy-related business. We believe that the transmission, distribution and storage of electric power provides an excellent fit for Sanmina's core competences in engineering and manufacturing to deliver cutting-edge medium-voltage and high-voltage equipment."

"We are delighted to open the relationship with Sanmina with an opportunity to call on our many years of transformer design and manufacturing experience to design a medium-voltage transformer for Sanmina. Looking at the bigger picture, we are most excited by the potential to accelerate Končar's growth in the US market by partnering with Sanmina," noted Gordan Kolak, CEO of Končar Group.

About Sanmina

Sanmina Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the industrial, medical, defense and aerospace, automotive, communications networks and cloud and AI infrastructure markets. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information about the Company is available at www.sanmina.com.

About Končar

With its solutions, experience, and expertise KONČAR spearheads the energy transition and drives the decarbonization of the Croatian and global power sector. The company is constantly developing new advanced solutions and business models that benefit the community and the environment. Over the century of excellence, KONČAR has relied on vitality, innovation and competitiveness, to develop high-tech products for global markets. Today, the company stands as a regional leader in power engineering and a top manufacturer of rail vehicles.

Sanmina's Safe Harbor Statement

The foregoing, including the discussion regarding Sanmina's ("the Company") future prospects, contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including uncertainties associated with economic conditions in the electronics industry, particularly in the principal industry sectors served by the Company, changes in customer requirements and in the volume of sales to principal customers, the ability of Sanmina to effectively assimilate acquired businesses and achieve the anticipated benefits of its acquisitions, and competition and technological change. The Company's actual results of operations may differ significantly from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements as a result of these and other factors, including factors set forth in our Company's annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sanmina Contact
Paige Melching
SVP, Investor Communications
408-964-3610

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What did Sanmina announce about its new Houston factory (SANM) on December 16, 2025?

Sanmina announced a new state-of-the-art factory in Houston to build medium-voltage distribution transformers, instrument transformers and switchgear.

When will Sanmina's Houston energy production (SANM) begin?

The company expects production to start in 2027.

Does Sanmina (SANM) have customers committed to the Houston facility?

Sanmina states that initial customer commitments are already in place for the Houston factory.

What is the partnership between Sanmina (SANM) and Končar announced December 16, 2025?

Sanmina entered an agreement with Končar to co-design a custom medium-voltage transformer and to explore further US market collaboration.

Which products will Sanmina's Houston factory (SANM) produce?

The facility will produce medium-voltage distribution transformers, instrument transformers and switchgear.

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