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On Monday, Oct. 6, Amkor Technology, Inc. celebrated a major advancement in American semiconductor manufacturing with the groundbreaking of its cutting-edge semiconductor packaging and test facility in Peoria, Arizona. This $7 billion project, backed by the Trump Administration, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Peoria Mayor Jason Beck, and the City of Peoria, represents a pivotal investment in strengthening U.S. supply chain security while driving high-tech growth in the region.

Driving U.S. Manufacturing Leadership and Innovation
Spanning over 750,000 square feet of cleanroom manufacturing space built in two phases, the new Peoria campus is on track to become the largest and most advanced outsourced semiconductor packaging plant in the United States. The facility will create up to 3,000 skilled jobs in engineering, operations, and advanced manufacturing, reinforcing Amkor’s commitment to fostering talent and boosting domestic production capabilities.

Through its expertise in innovative packaging technologies—including wafer-level and system-in-package solutions—Amkor enables critical applications in automotive, communications, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence markets. This facility will play a strategic role in expanding U.S. leadership across these high-growth sectors and accelerating technology advancement across the semiconductor ecosystem.

A Partnership-Driven Milestone
The groundbreaking event brought together a broad coalition of government officials, customers, suppliers, academic partners, employees, and community leaders. This milestone highlights the power of collaboration between public institutions and industry leaders, demonstrating how strong partnerships drive technological innovation and economic development simultaneously.

Committed to the Future of U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
Amkor’s new Peoria campus embodies the company’s unwavering dedication to advanced manufacturing excellence and strategic investment in America’s semiconductor industry. As construction progresses, the focus will remain on expanding cutting-edge manufacturing capacity, creating career opportunities for a skilled workforce, and enhancing supply chain resilience.

This transformative investment underscores Amkor Technology’s role as a trusted leader in semiconductor packaging and test services, shaping the future of technology right from the heart of Arizona.