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LS Electric wins $70 mil. North American data center contract
LS Electric’s Bastrop Campus in Texas / Courtrsy of LS Electric
By Jhoo Dong-chan
LS Electric, the Korean industrial conglomerate’s unit specializing in power grid infrastructure, electrical equipment, and automation solutions, said Wednesday that it has secured a contract worth 106.4 billion won ($70.43 million) to supply a 38-kilovolt power distribution system for a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data center project spearheaded by a major North American tech firm. Under the terms of the agreement, equipment delivery is scheduled to take place between August and November this year.
The new order pushes LS Electric’s cumulative data center bookings from North American tech clients to nearly 1.2 trillion won. The company has surpassed its 2024 tally of 800 billion won in just the first six months of 2026, highlighting the explosive demand for specialized power infrastructure driven by the global AI boom.
According to LS Electric, the order came from an existing client that is actively expanding its server capacity. LS Electric noted that this pattern of repeat business reflects the solidification of its role as a core power infrastructure partner for hyperscale facilities. Industry analysts attribute this retention to the company’s stringent technical capabilities, product quality and a proven track record of meeting tight delivery windows.
To maintain its competitive edge and ensure supply chain stability in the region, LS Electric supports its North American operations through two dedicated local production bases: LS Electric Utah (formerly MCM Engineering II) and its sprawling Bastrop Campus in Texas.
"We are being recognized for our advanced technology and localized supply capabilities as we continue to win additional data center projects built on deep trust with big tech clients," a company official said.
This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.