PEORIA, AZ (October 6, 2025) \u00a0\u2014 Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, today announced the groundbreaking and expanded planned investment of its new state-of-the-art outsourced semiconductor advanced packaging and test campus in Arizona.<\/p>\n
The expanded investment includes additional cleanroom space and a second greenfield packaging and test facility, increasing total project investment by more than\u00a0$5 billion, to a total of\u00a0$7 billion\u00a0across two phases. The groundbreaking ceremony brings together government officials, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to celebrate this significant milestone. Amkor\u2019s investment supports the broader strategy to strengthen\u00a0U.S.\u00a0semiconductor leadership and will be the first\u00a0U.S. based high volume advanced packaging facility.<\/p>\n
\u201cArizona stands at the forefront of America\u2019s semiconductor industry and Amkor is a vital part of that leadership. Amkor\u2019s new facility represents a transformative investment that will create thousands of good-paying jobs, help build a more resilient supply chain, and solidify Arizona\u2019s semiconductor leadership,” said\u00a0Governor Katie Hobbs<\/p>\n
Upon completion of both phases, the campus will offer over 750,000 square feet of cleanroom space and as many as 3,000 high-quality jobs. Construction of the first manufacturing facility on the campus is expected to be completed in mid-2027, with production beginning in early 2028. The new greenfield facilities will serve as a cornerstone of America\u2019s advanced packaging capabilities, supporting key customers including Apple and NVIDIA. Amkor\u2019s expanded investment is supported by the Trump Administration\u2019s CHIPS for America Program, the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit, and state and local governments.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis groundbreaking represents a bold step in Amkor\u2019s long-term strategy for growth and innovation,\u201d said Giel Rutten, Amkor\u2019s president and chief executive officer. \u201cWe\u2019re building a facility to meet our customers\u2019 most advanced needs that will help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. Arizona offers the right mix of talent, infrastructure, and industry presence, and we\u2019re proud to deepen our roots here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Strategically located in Arizona\u2019s growing high-tech corridor, the campus will house the most sophisticated outsourced semiconductor packaging and test facilities in the country. It will feature smart factory technologies and scalable production lines to meet evolving market demands for AI, high performance computing, mobile communications, and automotive applications. The campus will focus on advanced packaging and testing technologies and will complement TSMC\u2019s front-end wafer fabrication for full end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeoria will be the first place in the country where millions of leading-edge microchips are packaged and tested, bringing good-paying jobs and further cementing Arizona as a global leader in the semiconductor supply chain. Today\u2019s groundbreaking is a celebration of what\u2019s possible when we invest in American innovation, and it\u2019s the kind of moment I looked forward to when I was negotiating the CHIPS and Science Act. I\u2019m proud to have worked closely for years with Arizona\u2019s economic development leaders, including Mayor Beck, Governor Hobbs, Sandra Watson, and our teams from the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Arizona Commerce Authority to make today\u2019s announcement possible.\u201d \u2013 U.S. Senator Mark Kelly<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s groundbreaking is a major win for Arizona\u2019s high-tech manufacturing future. This project will bring high-wage jobs, strengthen our economy, and cement our state\u2019s role at the forefront of semiconductor innovation. Smart industrial policy like the CHIPS program is how we bring jobs back to the U.S. from overseas and ensure our supply chains are built here at home. Arizona is becoming the epicenter of America\u2019s semiconductor industry, showing the world that we are open for business, committed to advanced manufacturing, and ready to build the workforce and infrastructure needed to compete on a global scale.\u201d – U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego<\/p>\n
\u201cToday marks a significant milestone for Amkor\u2019s legacy in Arizona,\u201d said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. \u201cOnce complete, this cutting-edge advanced packaging facility will serve a critical role as the largest and most advanced outsourced packaging facility in North America.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAmkor\u2019s decision to expand in Arizona underscores our state\u2019s role as a global hub for advanced manufacturing and innovation. This project means thousands of new jobs, stronger supply chains, and a clear signal that Arizona is helping drive America\u2019s semiconductor comeback. With investments like this, our state is proving we have the talent, infrastructure, and business climate to compete and win on the world stage,” said Danny Seiden, President & CEO, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s groundbreaking of Amkor\u2019s advanced packaging and test facility is a landmark moment across our region. This project will bring thousands of quality jobs and a multibillion-dollar investment to Peoria, all while strengthening our country\u2019s critical semiconductor supply chain. Through Peoria\u2019s strong partnership with Amkor we have been able to display all that is possible when private and public industry come together to execute on a shared vision for innovation and growth,” said Mayor Jason Beck, City of Peoria.<\/p>\n
ADDITIONAL QUOTES<\/p>\n
\u201cAI has ignited a new industrial revolution \u2014 and with it, the chance to reindustrialize America. Amkor\u2019s new Arizona facility is a defining milestone in bringing this capability home. Together, we are rebuilding the supply chain \u2014 onshoring the AI technology stack that turns energy into intelligence and secures America\u2019s leadership for the AI century.\u201d \u2013 Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO, NVIDIA<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Apple, we\u2019re excited to help lead the creation of an end-to-end silicon supply chain in America,\u201d said Sabih Khan, Apple\u2019s Chief Operating Officer. \u201cFactories across the United States are producing 19 billion chips for Apple this year alone, and Amkor\u2019s new facility will package and test the Apple silicon produced at TSMC Arizona just down the road. We\u2019re proud to invest in Amkor through Apple\u2019s American Manufacturing Program, which is a key part of our $600 billion commitment to create jobs and accelerate innovation right here in the U.S.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis new Amkor facility groundbreaking represents a testament to what is possible when industry leaders share a common vision and work together to build a resilient, end-to-end supply chain right here in the U.S.,\u201d said Jun He, vice president, Advanced Packaging Technology and Service at TSMC. \u201cOur collaboration in Arizona will provide customers with a streamlined, domestic ecosystem, designed to help define the future of local semiconductor manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s Amkor groundbreaking represents a significant milestone in expanding U.S. capacity for advanced semiconductor packaging and test. By expanding its investment in Arizona, Amkor is creating jobs, fueling economic growth, and reinforcing American capabilities in a crucial stage of chip production. We commend Amkor for investing ambitiously in U.S.-based advanced packaging and test. We also applaud the Trump Administration for prioritizing the expansion of America\u2019s semiconductor ecosystem and allowing America to do what it does best \u2013 compete and win globally.\u201d – John Neuffer, President & CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association<\/p>\n
\u201cSEMI applauds Amkor\u2019s Arizona investment. Advanced packaging is one of the most exciting technologies in the semiconductor market today and in the future, and this investment is a key element in the efforts to reshore semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. Amkor\u2019s capabilities will serve as a cornerstone of America\u2019s advanced packaging capabilities, supporting leading-edge device offerings.\u201d – Joe Stockunas, President, SEMI Americas<\/p>\n
Media Contacts<\/p>\n
Christina Parsons, Amkor Technology, [email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n Alyssa Tufts, Arizona Commerce Authority, [email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n About Amkor Technology, Inc.<\/p>\n Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) is the world\u2019s largest U.S. headquartered OSAT and is a global leader in outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services. With a strong track record of innovation, a broad and diverse geographic footprint and solid partnerships with lead customers, Amkor delivers high-quality solutions that enable the world\u2019s leading semiconductor and electronics companies to bring advanced technologies to market. The company\u2019s comprehensive portfolio includes advanced packaging, wafer-level processing, and system-in-package solutions targeting applications for smartphones, data centers, artificial intelligence, automobiles and wearables. For more information visit amkor.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About the Arizona Commerce Authority
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state’s leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: attract, expand, create – attract out-of-state companies to establish operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to expand their business in Arizona and beyond; and help entrepreneurs create new Arizona businesses in targeted industries. For more information, please visit\u00a0azcommerce.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow the ACA on X\u00a0@azcommerce<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PEORIA, AZ (October 6, 2025) \u00a0\u2014 Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":205874,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[23,3,21,19,22,20,25,24],"class_list":{"0":"post-205873","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-united-states","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-news","10":"tag-united-states","11":"tag-united-states-of-america","12":"tag-unitedstates","13":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","14":"tag-us","15":"tag-usa"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205873","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=205873"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205873\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/205874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=205873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=205873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=205873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}