Forgent Power Solutions Plans Columbus Office

The electrical equipment maker will open a 90,000-square-foot office downtown, with an expected 85 jobs.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Jobs — General

Photograph of a mid-rise downtown office building with glass and pale stone facade on a quiet city street under flat overcast daylight. — Electrical equipment maker Forgent Power Solutions plans a 90,000-square-foot Columbus office downtown, expected to bring 85 jobs, with state tax credit approval. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. plans to establish operations in Columbus, Ohio, with a $3 million project at 10 W. Nationwide Blvd. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a 1.877 percent, 10-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project.

Why it matters

Forgent is scaling rapidly to meet growing demand for power infrastructure, and Columbus offers talent and proximity to key customers. The expansion adds a corporate hub supporting customer service, project management, supply chain, finance, human resources and strategy functions.

The project carries a $3 million investment and is expected to create 85 jobs in a 90,000-square-foot facility. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a 1.877 percent, 10-year Job Creation Tax Credit, and the timing of hiring and occupancy has not been detailed.

The players

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.

Forgent Power Solutions is an electrical distribution equipment manufacturer that designs and builds gear for data centers, utilities and energy-intensive industrial facilities.

Ohio Tax Credit Authority

The Ohio Tax Credit Authority is the state body that reviews and approves business tax incentives, including the Job Creation Tax Credit granted to this project.

The details

The new office will support customer service, project management, supply chain operations, finance, human resources and corporate strategy. Forgent Power Solutions designs and manufactures electrical distribution equipment for data centers, utilities and energy-intensive industrial facilities, and already has an existing Ohio presence.

Announcement of Forgent's Columbus plans: November 3, 2026

Market Landscape

Demand from data centers, utilities and energy-intensive industrial users is pushing electrical equipment makers to add capacity. Forgent's Columbus office positions the company to meet that demand as it scales toward national customers.

For Columbus job seekers, the 85 expected positions point to new openings in manufacturing, operations and corporate functions. Residents downtown may see added daytime activity as the 90,000-square-foot office at 10 W. Nationwide Blvd. comes online.

The takeaway

Columbus continues to attract employers that need skilled talent and proximity to customers. Job seekers interested in engineering, operations or corporate roles can watch for postings as the company builds out its downtown office.