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GlobalWafers Boosts Texas Factory Investment to $7.5 Billion

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May 22, 2025 (Updated: February 13, 2026) 0 Center Positive General
GlobalWafers Boosts Texas Factory Investment to $7.5 Billion
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Sherman, Texas, USA: Taiwan-based GlobalWafers opened a $3.5 billion semiconductor wafer plant in Sherman and unexpectedly announced an extra $4 billion investment—bringing total spending to $7.5 billion. The facility will produce advanced 300 mm silicon wafers, essential for chip manufacturing, and create up to 650 high-tech jobs by 2028. Supported by the U.S. CHIPS Act and local incentives, the expansion reflects a growing push to localize semiconductor production amid global supply chain worries. Officials hail it as a win for U.S. manufacturing and economic development in North Texas.

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What this means for you:
If you’re seeking tech or engineering work, these wafer plants could offer long-term career paths.
Sherman’s economic growth may spur housing demand—entrepreneurs might look to real estate opportunities.
Students in STEM fields can target scholarships or programs tied to chip manufacturing.
Nearby businesses may see an uptick in revenue from an influx of employees.

Key Entities

  • GlobalWafers: A Taiwanese firm and top producer of silicon wafers, critical for modern electronics. It’s expanding heavily in the U.S.
  • CHIPS Act: U.S. legislation incentivizing domestic semiconductor projects with funding and tax breaks.
  • Michael Grimes: An executive director praising the surge in U.S. manufacturing under new policies.

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