Wachter, Inc. Expands In Lowell

Wachter Inc., a national provider of electrical, data, communications, automation and other building systems, will expand its facility in Lowell, Arkansas. The company said it will invest $2 million in the expansion and add 20 new jobs.

Wachter, which said it is experiencing greater local and national demand, currently employs 260 at its Lowell operations.

“Wachter’s decision to expand this facility is a testament to the quality of work produced by the company’s existing employees in Lowell,” said Grant Tennille, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “We appreciate Wachter’s continued commitment to growing and investing in Arkansas.”

“It is always great to see a business be able to announce expansions and new hiring,” said Raymond Burns, president and CEO of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. “Wachter is a great company that does some truly amazing things.”

Founded in 1930 by William Wachter as an electrical services company, Wachter was recently named among the top 50 electrical contractors in the United States by “Electrical Construction & Maintenance” magazine.

Wachter holds electrical licenses in all 50 states.

The company offers design, engineering, construction and emergency electrical services.

Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Wachter has had a presence in Lowell since 2003.