The U.S. federal government is investing $75 million in a factory to produce glass parts for computer chips in Covington, Georgia. The plant, owned by Absolics, a part of South Korea’s SK Group, plans to invest over $300 million in the first phase and aims to hire 200 workers, potentially increasing in the future.
Construction is underway, and production is expected to ramp up by 2025. This plant will specialize in producing a glass substrate crucial for semiconductor packaging, facilitating faster and more energy-efficient computers. This initiative, funded under the CHIPS and Science Act, marks a significant milestone in semiconductor manufacturing.
SK Group’s forward-thinking approach also includes neighboring plants producing materials for solar panels and electric vehicle batteries, showcasing a commitment to innovative and sustainable technologies. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff praised the venture as crucial for domestic manufacturing and Georgia’s leadership in innovation.