Houston’s manufacturing strength is getting a major boost from new Taiwanese investment. As global trade uncertainty continues and companies look to secure U.S.-based production, five Taiwanese manufacturers have announced projects in the Houston region this year. These investments — spanning AI servers, electronics and advanced components — highlight Houston’s growing importance as a stable and strategic hub for reshoring manufacturing to the U.S.
Investment from Taiwanese Companies
Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and a subsidiary of Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Co., is spearheading this wave of investment. The company, which produces advanced technology for tech giants Apple and NVIDIA, is investing $450 million to expand AI server production in Houston. The project is expected to create 600 new jobs and generate an estimated $920 million in economic impact.
Another Hon Hai subsidiary, Ingrasys Technology USA, also announced plans to build a $20 million technology manufacturing facility in northwest Houston.
Inventec, a leading tech manufacturer known for producing smart tablets and gaming laptops, is investing over $250 million to develop an AI and electronics manufacturing plant in Houston. The project is expected to create more than 2,300 new jobs and generate $3 billion in economic impact.
Arizon RFID Technology, a global leader in radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems used for inventory management and logistics, is planning two manufacturing facilities in Houston, according to the Houston Business Journal. In June, the company began finalizing a lease on a 30,000-square-foot space that will produce RFID devices. Arizon also plans to purchase land next year for a larger factory and R&D center.
In addition to advanced technology projects, Houston is also attracting major energy manufacturers such as Tension Steel, which plans to open a facility in Montgomery County to manufacture and process pipes for the oil and gas industry.
“Taiwan’s growing business presence in Houston underscores the region’s role as a global gateway for trade and innovation,” said John Cypher, Vice President of International Investment and Trade, Greater Houston Partnership. “Because Houston is at the intersection of innovation, global logistics, and international trade, Taiwanese companies see the region as a natural partner for growth. Their investments strengthen our economy, diversify our industries, and build lasting connections between Texas and Asia.”
Economic Ties Between Houston and Taiwan
Houston’s relationship with Taiwan has grown significantly over the past decade. According to the Partnership’s Global Houston report, trade between the two regions increased from $1.1 billion in 2015 to $11.1 billion in 2024. Taiwan was Houston’s 11th-largest trading partner in 2024, and the Houston–Galveston Customs District now stands as the fourth-busiest U.S. gateway for trade with Taiwan.
Building Global Connections
The recent wave of Taiwanese investment strengthens Houston’s position in U.S. manufacturing and deepens its economic ties with Asia. Later this year, the Greater Houston Partnership will lead a trade mission to Taiwan and Japan to continue conversations with companies, investors and government officials, further supporting opportunities for collaboration and investment.