Semiconductor Construction News roundup July 2024

How quickly a month can go by, The readership continues to grow and the feedback is both positive and constructive, Thank you. As we build to a standard format, I am taking direction from the feedback. Therefore , this month we will focus on the the announcements by the supply chain required to build a fab.

There are hundreds of companies involved in the building of a Semiconductor Manufacturing facility. A recent survey by one leading client indicated that over 350 companies were employed on their project. The Art of building Fab's has significantly developed over the years and has been driven by a global group of trades, crafts, specialists, engineers, designers and construction teams. Without these companies, FAB's would not exist. So lets give them some recognition and a shout out!

So, here is a selection of some of the most interesting articles for the Semicon Construction industry.

If you Build it, they will come! Movers and Shakers in the Global Semiconductor Construction Industry.

In the recent months we have seen a number of companies developing, some merging and others growing. Here is a selection of some of the most recent announcements.

Rockwell Engineering ambitions to Grow in the Semicon industry

Murphys Surveys now part of the Woolpert Group.

Ardmac Purchased by Purever

Dornan Engineering group acquired by Turner construction

Intel leads investments in Israeli Construction AI company Buildots

Entegris constructing a $600 million manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs

There are hundreds of these organisations around the world and It is only right that we celebrate them. We will have this as a fixed section each month so keep the information coming.

Latest Project announcements & Projects you might not know about!

And, in the meantime, the industry just keeps on growing. As per the theme in this months newsletter, here are some of the announcement focused on the key Silicon suppliers and the plans for some countries to build island (yes Islands) to support the semiconductor industry. Chips are built on wafers, so wafer manufactures are part of the supply chain! See attached for some companies that you might not have know about!

Who manufactures the wafers that chips are built on?

EMEA Industry News

New building for more SiC wafer production space at SiCrystal in Germany

APAC Industry News

TSMC FAB spurs 100 new companies in Japan.

Malaysia are building an Island for the Semiconductor Industry!

Singapore expansion plans for their Wafer Park.

AMR Industry News

Global Wafers get chips funding for new 300mm factories.

Amkor to receive $400M in funding for Advanced Packing Facility in Arizona

Arizona to be the Epicenter of Semiconductor production in the USA.

Finally, some other Semiconductor Construction news:

And then there are other interesting bits and some questions? Is Africa the next emerging Geo? Will there ever be a month with no new fab announcements? What will I do next month when I am on holidays?

Why Africa could provide the next semiconductor ecosystem for the chip business

Intel Names Naga Chandrasekaran to Lead Foundry Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Intel cancels plans in France and Italy

Intel receives permission to proceed with Ground works in Germany.

SK Hynix to invest $6.8 bn in Yongin Cluster for AI semiconductors

Update on TATA Plant in India

Wrap Up.

Remember, only read the one's you are interested in and if you have any that you wish to share, send them to me and I will pass them on. If I have missed any key announcements, please add a link in the comments and I will update at the first opportunity.

Until next month, remember #wearefabbuliders.