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Business News Wales
3 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
KLA's $138 Million Investment Brings New Jobs, Innovation, and Global Opportunity to Newport
Newport is celebrating a major boost to its economy and its future as a technology hub. Newport is celebrating a major boost to its economy and its future as a technology hub, following the recent announcement that KLA Corporation, a global leader in semiconductor process control and enabling technology, has opened a cutting-edge $138 million research and development (R&D) and manufacturing centre in the city. The investment is not just a win for KLA, it's a game-changer for Newport. With space for 750 highly skilled employees, the new 237,000-square-foot facility will create a wave of new job opportunities, helping to strengthen the local workforce, attract top technical talent, and grow Newport's reputation on the international stage as a centre of engineering and manufacturing excellence. KLA's local roots run deep. Its Wales-based product division, SPTS, has been a leader in semiconductor equipment innovation since 1984, winning multiple Queen's Awards for excellence in R&D and export. Now, with this expansion, the company is doubling down on Newport's role in the global semiconductor ecosystem, ensuring that cutting-edge technologies developed here will support industries like advanced packaging, power devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), radio frequency (RF), and photonics. The Newport site features 25,000 square feet of R&D cleanrooms, 35,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing space, and dedicated customer collaboration and demonstration areas. This will not only enable KLA to meet rising global demand, especially as AI accelerates the need for advanced chips, but it will also serve as a key anchor for Newport's growing electronics and semiconductor community. 'This investment is about more than expanding KLA's capacity, it's about investing in Newport's future,' said Dan Collins, site leader and general manager at KLA. 'We're creating high-quality jobs, advancing technology, and deepening our long-term partnerships with the local community. It's a powerful moment for Newport, and we're excited to play a leading role in shaping what comes next.' Welsh and U.K. government leaders also highlighted the significance of KLA's decision to grow in Newport. 'We have a globally renowned compound semiconductor cluster here in Wales,' said Jo Stevens, Secretary of State for Wales. 'KLA's investment strengthens our position as a leader in this vital and growing industry — driving innovation, economic growth, and opportunity for people here in Newport and beyond.' As KLA opens its doors to a new era of innovation, Newport stands ready to reap the benefits, more jobs, enhanced skills development, and a place on the global map as a city helping to power the technologies of tomorrow.
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
KLA Invests in Operations in Wales with the Opening of a $138 Million R&D and Manufacturing Facility
New complex builds on decades of SPTS Technologies' semiconductor equipment innovation MILPITAS, Calif., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC), a global leader in semiconductor process control and process-enabling technology, today announced the opening of its new $138 million research and development (R&D) and manufacturing center in Newport, Wales, U.K., continuing the company's history of regional investment. SPTS, KLA's Wales-based product division, has been leading semiconductor equipment innovation in Wales since 1984, winning multiple Queen's Awards for excellence in R&D and export, and attracting strong technical talent to the region. KLA added the SPTS etch and deposition product lines to its portfolio in 2019 , bringing complementary technologies, solutions and services together, and increasing the company's capacity to deliver for customers across the semiconductor industry. Reflecting the portfolio strength and growing customer demand, the new 237,000-square-foot Newport facility provides additional production and customer collaboration spaces, including 25,000 square feet of R&D clean rooms, 35,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing space and tool demo areas, all designed to support development of semiconductor process technologies across advanced packaging, power devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), radio frequency (RF) and photonics sector technology. 'KLA brings together expertise in process and process control, providing customers with the breadth and depth they need to innovate and improve device performance,' said Dan Collins, site leader and general manager at KLA. 'As industry drivers like AI increase demand for advanced chips, our expansion in Wales and strong product portfolio position us to meet that demand—building on our rich history and investing in new technology, talent and long-term community partnerships.' With capacity for 750 employees, KLA's new facility is expected to support the continued growth of the electronics ecosystem, serving as a center of engineering and manufacturing excellence, as well as an anchor for the larger community. 'We have a globally renowned compound semiconductor cluster here in Wales and the U.K. Government recognizes that this industry is a key driver for economic growth, and the U.K. Government has recently announced nearly £5 million to help build the talent pipeline,' Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens explained. 'KLA's investment in this new facility further strengthens our position as a leader in this vital and growing industry. Today's announcement is a celebration of KLA's commitment to innovation and to Wales as a growing hub of technological excellence and leadership.' To learn more about KLA's latest advancements and investments, please visit . About KLA: KLA Corporation ('KLA') develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging and printed circuit boards. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Investors and others should note that KLA announces material financial information including SEC filings, press releases, public earnings calls and conference webcasts using an investor relations website ( Additional information may be found at: . View original content: SOURCE KLA Corporation
