GlobalWafers Sherman campus
Sherman, TX. Materials, 2 projects tracked.
GlobalWafers, headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan
Sherman campus expansion (additional $4B US commitment)
In May 2025 GlobalWafers announced an additional $4 billion US investment, including growth of its 142-acre Sherman campus; the company said in 2026 a second phase is now necessary.
- Investment
- not stated
- Jobs
- not stated
- Announced
- May 15, 2025
- Target
- not stated
- Type
- Materials
- Process or product
- 300mm silicon wafers
- Wafer size
- 300mm
- CHIPS Act funding
- none on record
Timeline
- Funding
Micron announced up to $500 million in strategic financing tied to the Sherman plant, subject to definitive agreements.
Tom's Hardware - Expansion
Company announced an additional $4 billion US investment at the Sherman opening; Evertiq reports phases three and four would be added.
Evertiq
Sources (3)
- GlobalWafers opens Texas wafer plant, announces major expansion Evertiq, May 21, 2025
- GlobalWafers to spend additional $4 billion on US operations in Sherman, Texas Manufacturing Dive, May 16, 2025
- Micron commits $500 million to GlobalWafers Texas wafer plant as it raises US spending to $250 billion Tom's Hardware
Sherman 300mm silicon wafer plant (initial phase)
GlobalWafers America opened a 300mm silicon wafer plant in Sherman in May 2025 after a $3.5 billion initial investment; one phase is running on a campus designed for up to six phases.
- Investment
- $3.5B
- Jobs
- 650
- Announced
- not stated
- Target
- 2025
- Type
- Materials
- Process or product
- 300mm silicon wafers; 150mm and 200mm SiC epitaxy wafers
- Wafer size
- 300mm
- CHIPS Act funding
- $380M (final award)
Timeline
- Funding
Micron announced up to $500 million in strategic financing for the Sherman plant plus a 10-year supply agreement, subject to definitive agreements.
Tom's Hardware - Production start
GlobalWafers America officially opened the Sherman 300mm wafer facility.
Evertiq - Funding
Commerce finalized an award of up to $406 million covering Sherman, TX and St. Peters, MO.
KXII - Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking took place at the Sherman site.
Evertiq
Sources (4)
- GlobalWafers opens Texas wafer plant, announces major expansion Evertiq, May 21, 2025
- $406 million award for GlobalWafers finalized KXII, Dec 17, 2024
- CHIPS award: GlobalWafers (Sherman, TX and St. Peters, MO), final award NIST CHIPS for America, Jul 24, 2024
- Micron commits $500 million to GlobalWafers Texas wafer plant as it raises US spending to $250 billion Tom's Hardware
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