GlobalWafers plans phase 2 expansion in Texas

Taiwan-based silicon wafer supplier GlobalWafers has begun preparations for a second phase of expansion at its Texas facility, aiming to develop it into a key production site.

The company’s chairwoman, Doris Hsu, said that some clients have inquired about increased investment following the Taiwan-US trade agreement encouraging semiconductor expansion in the US.

GlobalWafers’ first US plant, a 12-inch wafer fab in Sherman, Texas, opened in May 2025.

The company plans to invest a total of US$7.5 billion across phases 1 and 2 in Texas, with US$200 million secured in subsidies under the CHIPS and Science Act.

Hsu also mentioned that the company has applied for additional support through the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit since October 2025.

🔗 Source: Focus Taiwan

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Phase 2 investment depends on securing customer commitments

Design work for the second phase has been started, and it was said by GlobalWafers chairwoman Doris Hsu that the new facility can respond quickly if clients make commitments 1.
A total investment of US$3.5 billion is planned for Phase 1 and Phase 2 projects in Texas, but the Phase 2 share within that amount has not been specified publicly by GWA 1.
The production ramp-up timeline has not been shared, and the exact product mix for the new facility has not been disclosed.

Phase 2 design work could open opportunities for suppliers and recruiters

Factory automation, process control, and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity vendors (security for industrial systems that run factory equipment) can reach out during Phase 2 design to pitch equipment or software deals.
Construction subcontractors or facilities service providers can bid on work for new wafer-manufacturing facilities backed by subsidies GlobalWafers has secured under the CHIPS and Science Act, plus possible support sought through the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC), a U.S. tax credit for qualifying manufacturing investments.
Specialized recruiting firms can help fill jobs tied to the Sherman project.