European Investor
22 May 2025, 19:26
KLA Opens $138 Million R&D and Manufacturing Facility in Wales to Support Semiconductor Growth
On May 22, 2025, KLA Corporation announced the opening of a new $138 million R&D and manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales, reinforcing its long-standing regional presence and expanding its semiconductor equipment capabilities. The 237,000-square-foot facility includes 25,000 square feet of cleanrooms and 35,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing space, supporting technologies across advanced packaging, MEMS, RF, photonics, and power devices.
This investment builds on the legacy of SPTS Technologies, KLA’s Wales-based product division acquired in 2019, and aims to meet rising global demand driven by AI and next-generation electronics. The new site can accommodate up to 750 employees and serves as both a technological hub and community anchor.
U.K. Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens highlighted the project’s alignment with national economic priorities and praised KLA’s role in bolstering Wales' semiconductor leadership. The expansion marks a strategic move to enhance innovation, production capacity, and talent development in the U.K.’s thriving compound semiconductor sector.
On May 22, 2025, KLA Corporation announced the opening of a new $138 million R&D and manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales, reinforcing its long-standing regional presence and expanding its semiconductor equipment capabilities. The 237,000-square-foot facility includes 25,000 square feet of cleanrooms and 35,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing space, supporting technologies across advanced packaging, MEMS, RF, photonics, and power devices.
This investment builds on the legacy of SPTS Technologies, KLA’s Wales-based product division acquired in 2019, and aims to meet rising global demand driven by AI and next-generation electronics. The new site can accommodate up to 750 employees and serves as both a technological hub and community anchor.
U.K. Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens highlighted the project’s alignment with national economic priorities and praised KLA’s role in bolstering Wales' semiconductor leadership. The expansion marks a strategic move to enhance innovation, production capacity, and talent development in the U.K.’s thriving compound semiconductor sector.