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- South Wales Argus
Vishay Intertechnology joins Wales Tech Week 2025 partners
Vishay Intertechnology, a US-based firm with operations in Newport, has been announced as a gold partner for the event, which will take place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales from November 24 to 26.
The company, which employs 23,000 people worldwide, manufactures semiconductors in multiple countries and acquired its Newport site—now the UK's largest semiconductor manufacturing facility—in March 2024.
Avril Lewis, managing director of Technology Connected, organisers of Wales Tech Week, said: "Compound semiconductors play a vital role in the world around us and we're delighted that a world-leading company such as Vishay Intertechnology has partnered with Wales Tech Week to help showcase some of the cutting-edge work that they do, in what is such an important industry.
"Their recently announced investment shows the confidence that they have in the manufacturing potential of Wales, and it's great to see the South Wales semiconductor cluster continuing to grow and attract international interest and recognition."
Vishay recently announced a £250 million investment in the Newport facility to expand production of silicon carbide semiconductors.
These advanced components are crucial to electric vehicle (EV) technology.
The company says they enable faster battery charging, more efficient energy delivery to motors, and longer driving ranges for EVs.
The investment is expected to directly support more than 500 high-value jobs in Wales and create further opportunities throughout the supply chain.
Roy Shoshani, executive vice president and chief operating officer – semiconductors and chief technical officer at Vishay Intertechnology, said: "When Vishay acquired Newport Wafer Fab last year, we wanted to take advantage of the global growth opportunity in compound semiconductors.
"We knew we would benefit from Wales's track record in innovation, its highly skilled and committed workforce, and the spirit of collaboration within the South Wales Compound Semiconductor Cluster.
"As gold sponsors of Wales Tech Week 2025, we're excited to showcase Wales's expertise in semiconductors on the world stage."
Vishay is also working with further and higher education providers to promote careers in the semiconductor industry.
