Key Points
- Intel selects Poland for a cutting-edge semiconductor assembly and test facility: Intel has chosen an area near Wrocław, Poland, as the location for a new state-of-the-art semiconductor assembly and test facility.
- Strengthening Europe’s semiconductor manufacturing value chain: Intel’s investment in Poland, along with its existing facility in Ireland and planned facility in Germany, aims to create a first-of-its-kind end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing value chain in Europe.
- Promoting sustainability and economic growth: Intel’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in the construction of the planned facility near Wrocław, which will adhere to green building principles and minimize its carbon footprint.
Intel has announced its selection of an area near Wrocław, Poland, as the location for a state-of-the-art semiconductor assembly and test facility. The company aims to address the anticipated demand for assembly and test capacity by 2027, and it plans to invest up to $4.6 billion in the facility, which will be expandable. Once completed, the facility will provide support for around 2,000 Intel employees, while also creating several thousand additional jobs through suppliers. The design and planning phase will commence immediately, pending approval from the European Commission.
With this investment in Poland, combined with Intel’s existing wafer fabrication facility in Leixlip, Ireland, and its planned facility in Magdeburg, Germany, the company aims to establish a unique end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing value chain in Europe. This initiative is expected to stimulate further investments and innovation within Poland and the European Union.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger expressed confidence in Poland, highlighting its favorable cost competitiveness, existing Intel operations, and a talented workforce that the company aims to nurture. Gelsinger also emphasized Intel’s commitment to contributing to the growth of the local semiconductor ecosystem and supporting the EU’s goal of establishing a resilient and sustainable semiconductor supply chain.
Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister of Poland, lauded Intel’s decision, considering it a significant milestone in the country’s economic development. The prime minister expressed enthusiasm about expanding Poland’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain and positioning it as an economic trendsetter.
The selection of Poland as the site for the new facility was based on several factors, including its robust infrastructure, talented workforce, and favorable business environment. The proximity of the new site to Intel’s planned wafer fabrication facilities in Germany and existing facility in Ireland will enable close collaboration among the three sites, enhancing resilience and cost efficiency in the European semiconductor supply chain.
The assembly and test facility near Wrocław will receive completed wafers from fabs and carry out processes such as cutting wafers into individual chips, assembling them into final products, and conducting performance and quality tests. The facility will also have the capability to accept individual chips and assemble them into final products from Intel, Intel Foundry Services, or other foundries.
The facility will provide a range of well-paid permanent jobs, including engineers, business support functions, factory operators, and equipment technicians. Poland’s strong technical talent base and prestigious universities with robust engineering programs have played a crucial role in Intel’s operations in the country, including its substantial research and development activities in Gdańsk, which is Intel’s largest R&D facility in Europe, employing nearly 4,000 workers.
Intel recognizes the need for a more resilient semiconductor supply chain, particularly in light of recent global disruptions. The company supports the European Union’s goal of reclaiming 20 percent of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity by 2030 and aims to establish a geographically balanced and resilient global semiconductor supply chain. Intel’s investments in Poland and Europe are expected to catalyze further investments from ecosystem companies and contribute to the growth of a thriving European semiconductor industry.
Sustainability is a key focus for Intel, and the planned facility near Wrocław will adhere to high environmental standards. The company will follow green building principles during construction to minimize the facility’s carbon footprint and environmental impact, aligning with its commitment to sustainability across its global operations, including those in Europe.
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