Axcelis to Build New Manufacturing Facility in Pyeongtaek, Korea

Axcelis will add a Korean manufacturing hub to boost ion implantation capacity and global customer support over the next several years.

Rhea-AI Summary

Axcelis Technologies (ACLS)/b) plans to invest $35 million to build a new ion implantation equipment manufacturing facility in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, Korea.The project expands Axcelis' global high-volume manufacturing infrastructure to better support growing semiconductor demand. The company said production at the new facility is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2028, following a groundbreaking ceremony planned for October 20, 2026.

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• Capital investment of $35 million in new Korean manufacturing facility
• New Pyeongtaek plant targeted to begin production in 2H 2028

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News Explained

The project adds a planned $35 million capital commitment, while construction and production remain in the future.

Axcelis has announced plans to direct $35 million to a new Pyeongtaek manufacturing facility; the disclosure adds planned infrastructure spending while the project remains before its scheduled groundbreaking.

The planned center would cover approximately 200,000 square feet and combine warehousing, Class 1,000 and Class 10,000 cleanrooms, and a training center.

Market Context

At publication, ACLS was up 4.27% from its prior close, while the announcement specified a $35 milli...

Analysis

At publication, ACLS was up 4.27% from its prior close, while the announcement specified a $35 million manufacturing-facility investment; the quoted market move preceded the news and was not a reaction to it.

Key Figures

Manufacturing infrastructure investment: $35 million Facility area: Approximately 200,000 square feet Groundbreaking date: October 20, 2026 +1 more

Manufacturing infrastructure investment

$35 million

New Pyeongtaek manufacturing facility

Facility area

Approximately 200,000 square feet

Total gross floor area

Groundbreaking date

October 20, 2026

Pyeongtaek facility

Production start

Second half of 2028

Scheduled commencement at the new facility

Key Terms

ion implantation, cleanrooms

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ion implantation technical

"construction of a new ion implantation equipment manufacturing facility"

A manufacturing process that shoots tiny charged atoms into a solid material to change its electrical properties, most commonly used when making computer chips. Think of it like spraying microscopic seeds into a surface so parts of a circuit will conduct electricity differently; it directly affects product performance, production yield and cost. Investors watch it because advances or bottlenecks in this step can influence a maker’s competitiveness, output and profit margins.

cleanrooms technical

"integrate warehousing, Class 1,000 and Class 10,000 cleanrooms"

A cleanroom is a controlled workspace where air, surfaces and people are kept extremely free of dust, germs and other tiny contaminants so sensitive products—like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductors or biotech materials—can be made reliably. For investors, cleanrooms matter because they drive product quality, regulatory approval, manufacturing capacity and cost: a company with well-designed cleanroom capacity is more likely to scale production, meet safety rules and avoid costly recalls or delays.

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BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced plans to invest $35 million in its global manufacturing infrastructure through the construction of a new ion implantation equipment manufacturing facility in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, Korea.

President and CEO Russell Low commented, "This investment reflects Axcelis' continued commitment to strengthening our global high volume manufacturing infrastructure and expanding the capabilities needed to serve our customers around the world. Ion implanters are among the most important tools in front-end semiconductor manufacturing. Building on our established presence in Korea, the new Pyeongtaek facility will enhance our ability to support growing global demand for semiconductors."

The Pyeongtaek site will encompass approximately 200,000 square feet of total gross floor area. The manufacturing center's design will provide a lean production environment that encompasses nearly 50 years of semiconductor capital equipment experience. The Pyeongtaek facility will integrate warehousing, Class 1,000 and Class 10,000 cleanrooms, and a training center, to enable fast and flexible responses to our customers' needs.

As part of this global manufacturing expansion, Robert Mahoney, Executive Vice President, Global Operations, participated in an Investment Declaration Ceremony in Washington, D.C., with representatives from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) last week. A groundbreaking ceremony will follow on October 20, 2026. Production at the new manufacturing facility is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2028.

About Axcelis
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for nearly 50 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.

Safe Harbor Statement:
Statements made in this press release that are not of known historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and should be viewed with caution. They are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including the risks and uncertainties that are described in the documents filed or furnished by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including specifically the risk factors described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other subsequent filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information or statements made in this press release.

CONTACTS:

Investor Relations Contact:
David Ryzhik
Senior Vice President and Interim CFO
Telephone: (978) 787-2352
Email: David.Ryzhik@axcelis.com

Press/Media Relations Contacts: 
Maureen Hart
Senior Director, Corporate & Marketing Communications
Telephone: (978) 787-4266
Email: Maureen.Hart@axcelis.com

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SOURCE Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

FAQ

What is the planned size of Axcelis' new Pyeongtaek manufacturing site?

The Pyeongtaek site is planned to encompass approximately 200,000 square feet of total gross floor area.

What capabilities will the new Axcelis facility in Pyeongtaek include?

The Pyeongtaek facility will integrate warehousing, Class 1,000 and Class 10,000 cleanrooms, and a training center to support fast and flexible responses to customer needs.

When are the key milestones for Axcelis' new Korean manufacturing facility?

An Investment Declaration Ceremony with MOTIR and KOTRA representatives has already taken place in Washington, D.C. A groundbreaking ceremony in Pyeongtaek is scheduled for October 20, 2026, and production is planned to start in the second half of 2028.