FormFactor, Inc. Selects Farmers Branch, Texas as Site for New Advanced Manufacturing Facility

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FormFactor (NASDAQ: FORM) has begun site work and equipment installation for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Farmers Branch, Texas with an aggressive qualification and ramp plan that includes $140 million of capital investment in 2026. The company expects the site to create hundreds of new, highly skilled jobs and to bolster Texas’s role in the domestic semiconductor supply chain. FormFactor noted an installed base of over 10,000 probe systems and shipment of billions of MEMS probes, positioning the site to support logic and memory chip manufacturers for AI and data center markets.

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• $140 million planned capital investment in 2026
• Expected creation of hundreds of skilled jobs in Farmers Branch
• Installed base of over 10,000 probe systems globally
• Shipped billions of MEMS probes to date

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Manufacturing & Supply‑Chain Strategist

FormFactor will invest $140 million in 2026 to open an advanced manufacturing site in Farmers Branch, expected to create hundreds of skilled jobs and expand domestic probe‑card capacity.

The company will build an advanced manufacturing facility in Farmers Branch, Texas and has begun site work and equipment installation. The plan includes an aggressive qualification and ramp schedule and a stated capital investment of $140 million in 2026. The company highlights its role supplying advanced probe cards and notes it shipped billions of MEMS probes and has over 10,000 installed probe systems globally.

This expansion strengthens domestic production capacity for a critical semiconductor test input. The main dependencies are successful qualification, timely equipment installation, and hiring locally at the scale described. Delays in qualification or supply of specialized equipment would slow revenue recognition and job creation.

Monitor the site’s qualification milestones and hiring cadence over the next 12–24 months and confirmation of the stated $140 million spend in 2026. Key near‑term indicators are completion of equipment installation, announced qualification dates, and concrete hiring targets; these will show whether the stated economic impact materializes.

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas and LIVERMORE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Farmers Branch, Texas and FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM) today announced that FormFactor, a leading global supplier of test and measurement technologies for the semiconductor industry, has begun site work and equipment installation for its new Farmers Branch advanced manufacturing facility.

This announcement marks a major achievement for Farmers Branch and stands as one of the most important economic development successes in the City’s history.

“The immediate economic impact of this project is expected to be transformative, ultimately creating hundreds of new, highly skilled jobs for local residents,” said Farmers Branch City Council. “FormFactor’s selection of Farmers Branch for its next U.S. advanced manufacturing facility represents the most significant economic development in our city’s recent history.”

“The company’s decision to establish operations in Farmers Branch strengthens Texas’s place in the semiconductor ecosystem and fills a key gap in the domestic supply chain,” Ben Williamson, Farmers Branch City Manager, added.

“We are pleased to partner with the City of Farmers Branch as we take this important step to expand FormFactor’s manufacturing capacity,” said Mike Slessor, CEO of FormFactor, Inc. “As the world’s leading supplier of advanced probe cards, which are used by global manufacturers of the logic and memory chips at the heart of AI revolution and data centers, we play a critical role in the global semiconductor industry. We are delighted to see the City’s support of both our and our industry’s growth.”

FormFactor’s technology is essential to manufacturing microchips, and the Company shipped billions of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) probes to date and has an installed base of over 10,000 probe systems globally. The Company has an aggressive qualification and ramp plan for the site, which includes over $140 million of capital investment in 2026, and is committed to becoming an active employer in Farmers Branch.

“This announcement validates Farmers Branch as a high-tech destination and secures the City’s place in the rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem. The influx of high-value employment will strengthen our economic base, boost ancillary businesses, and dramatically enhance our role in advanced semiconductor manufacturing,” said Farmers Branch Mayor Terry Lynne.

The Farmers Branch City Council added that by expanding into Farmers Branch, FormFactor is expected to play a pivotal role in Texas’ semiconductor supply chain. “The Farmers Branch project illustrates Texas’ vision for a collaborative business environment, where industry, government, and research partners work together to drive innovation and strengthen the nation’s technological resilience,” said Farmers Branch Mayor Terry Lynne.

Farmers Branch looks forward to officially welcoming FormFactor and celebrating a new era of technology leadership and economic prosperity.

About FormFactor

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full IC life cycle – from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design debug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The Company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.formfactor.com.

Stan Finkelstein 
Investor Relations
(925) 290-4273
ir@formfactor.com

Christian Grisales
Public Information Officer
(972) 919-2563
Christian.Grisales@farmersbranchtx.gov

FAQ

What did FormFactor announce about its new Farmers Branch facility on November 12, 2025?

FormFactor announced site work and equipment installation for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Farmers Branch, Texas, with an aggressive ramp plan.

How much capital will FormFactor invest in the Farmers Branch site in 2026 (FORM)?

FormFactor said it plans to invest $140 million in capital for the Farmers Branch site in 2026.

How many jobs will FormFactor's Farmers Branch facility create and what type (FORM)?

The company expects the project to create hundreds of new, highly skilled jobs for local residents.

What role will the Farmers Branch facility play in FormFactor's semiconductor supply chain (FORM)?

The facility is intended to expand manufacturing capacity for probe cards and support logic and memory chip production for AI and data center customers.

What scale of product shipments does FormFactor report that supports the new Farmers Branch site (FORM)?

FormFactor reports an installed base of over 10,000 probe systems and shipment of billions of MEMS probes to date.