KLA, a seminconductor WFE manufacturer, is set to begin construction of over $100m research-and-development (R&D) and manufacturing centre for the SPTS division, in Newport, Wales, UK.
A groundbreaking event of the 200,000ft2 facility will be held on 5 October.
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Construction of the facility is anticipated to complete in early 2025.
The centre will feature offices, cleanrooms, storage, and support facilities and employ up to 750 people.
KLA executive vice president of Electronics, Packaging and Components (EPC) Group Oreste Donzella said: “SPTS has experienced significant growth in its business over the past several years and is a highly successful division of KLA.
“We are investing in the new site to support SPTS’s growth and to establish additional facilities for the wider KLA European organization. Expanding in South Wales allows us to tap into the region’s attractive talent pool and benefits from an appealing quality of life with access to many international sporting events, historic parks and outdoor activities.
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By GlobalData“This area is also home to some of UK’s leading universities and research institutes with strong semiconductor competencies and industry ties for collaborative research.”
The new facility will be designed to meet BREEAM Excellent rating.
It will provide over 25,000 ft2 of cleanrooms for R&D and more than 35,000ft2 of manufacturing assembly halls.
Furthermore, the centre will feature three floors of working environments, offering staff with modern workspaces, flexible breakout areas as well as staff restaurant.
To support employee fitness and health, the new centre will include a gymnasium and a footpath.
It will also provide ample secure cycle storage and shower facilities for those who participate in the company’s Cycle Scheme or just cycle to work to keep fit.
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Image: The new facility will feature three floors of working environments, offering staff with modern workspaces. Credit: donterase from Pixabay.
