GlobalFoundries breaks ground on first new semiconductor fab under landmark U.S.-Japan initiative
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GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) broke ground on the first new semiconductor fab at its Malta, New York, site under a U.S.-Japan initiative.
GF is the technology provider and operator for two planned fabs under the initiative, which provides up to $21 billion in funding from Japan. An initial investment of approximately $10 billion, supported by $570 million in New York State incentives, is accelerating construction of the first fab. GF expects it to come online in 2029 and add approximately 900,000 300mm wafers of annual manufacturing capacity when fully operational. An additional investment of approximately $10 billion will support a second fab as the project advances, with approximately the same capacity.
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Positive
- Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Initial investment of approximately $10 billion accelerates first-fab construction, with operations expected in 2029. 42% of market cap
- Moderate pointConstruction began on the first new Malta fab, with GF serving as technology provider and operator.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.First fab is expected to add approximately 900,000 300mm wafers annually when fully operational.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Additional investment of approximately $10 billion will support a second fab as the project advances. 42% of market cap
- Minor pointNew York State incentives of $570 million support the initial investment.
2 minor points
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Second fab is expected to add approximately the same annual capacity as the first.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Two-fab initiative is expected to create about 27,000 construction and ecosystem jobs and more than 1,000 manufacturing jobs.
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News Explained
The two-fab initiative is expected to create about 27,000 construction and ecosystem jobs and more than 1,000 high-skilled manufacturing jobs in New York’s Capital Region.
Key Figures
- Initiative funding
- Up to $21 billion
- U.S.-Japan two-fab initiative
- Initial investment
- Approximately $10 billion
- First fab
- New York incentives
- $570 million
- Supports construction of the first fab
- Expected first-fab launch
- 2029
- First fab expected to come online
- Additional investment
- Approximately $10 billion
- Second fab
- Annual capacity
- Approximately 900,000 300mm wafers
- Per fab when fully operational
- Construction and ecosystem jobs
- About 27,000
- Two-fab initiative in New York’s Capital Region
- High-skilled manufacturing jobs
- More than 1,000
- Two-fab initiative in New York’s Capital Region
Historical Context
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Selected GF to operate two Malta fabs under initiative funding up to $21 billion.
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GF executives joined by U.S. and Japanese government officials, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, customers, partners and community leaders to mark the start of construction and celebrate a first-of-its-kind U.S.-Japan investment in American semiconductor manufacturing
MALTA, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today joined U.S. and Japanese government officials, state and local leaders, customers, partners, employees and community members to break ground on the first new semiconductor manufacturing facility planned for its Malta, New York, site under a landmark U.S.-Japan initiative. The groundbreaking marks the start of construction on a new 300mm fab and a first-of-its-kind model that brings together Japanese investment with GF’s technology and manufacturing expertise to expand trusted U.S. semiconductor capacity and support growing demand across automotive, industrial and connected infrastructure markets.
The groundbreaking follows GF’s Oct. 14 announcement that it was selected as the technology provider and operator for two new fabs at its Malta site under a U.S.-Japan initiative providing up to
When fully operational, the first fab is expected to add approximately 900,000 300mm wafers of annual U.S. manufacturing capacity, with a second fab adding approximately the same amount. The new capacity will expand GF’s ability to support customers worldwide with foundational semiconductors for automotive, industrial and connected infrastructure applications.
“Today, we’re putting shovels in the ground and turning an ambitious partnership into reality,” said Tim Breen, CEO of GlobalFoundries. “This first-of-its-kind initiative brings together the strengths of the United States, Japan and GF to expand trusted semiconductor manufacturing at a scale that matters. We’re proud to build on our long history in New York and deliver the capacity, technology and supply chain resilience our customers and both nations need for the future.”
“We’ve spent years building something special here in Malta, and this investment is a recognition of what our team has accomplished,” said Grant McEwan, Vice President and General Manager, Malta, New York Fab, GlobalFoundries. “We have a world-class workforce, proven manufacturing capabilities and the infrastructure to grow, all at one of the nation’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturing sites. This next chapter will create opportunities for thousands of people, strengthen our community and help ensure the Capital Region remains at the center of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing for decades to come.”
The two-fab initiative is expected to create about 27,000 construction and ecosystem jobs and more than 1,000 high-skilled manufacturing jobs in New York’s Capital Region. GF is working with schools, colleges, universities and workforce development organizations to build the next generation of semiconductor talent needed to support the region’s continued growth.
“New York is building the future of American semiconductor manufacturing, and today’s groundbreaking marks another major step forward for our state and the Capital Region,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “With up to a
“GlobalFoundries breaking ground on the first of up to two new cutting-edge chip fabs makes even clearer that Upstate New York is the chip hub of the country, creating new jobs and unleashing immense economic energy for Upstate New York and the nation,” said U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer. “I fought to pass my CHIPS & Science Law to make this Upstate economic resurgence possible. Today, we are seeing that vision become reality as decades of manufacturing loss are replaced by a future where technologies the world needs will be proudly stamped ‘Made in Upstate New York.’”
"Through hard work and critical investments, we have made New York's Capital Region a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing,” said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “This new initiative will create thousands of good-paying construction and manufacturing jobs, strengthening the Upstate economy for years to come. Today’s announcement will ensure New York stays at the center of America's domestic chip manufacturing boom and that we have trusted and assured supply chains built right here at home."
“I’ve long believed in our Capital Region’s potential to be a pioneer in chips development and manufacturing powerhouse, and have worked hard to drive investments that unlock that full potential,” Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) said. “Today’s groundbreaking opens an extraordinary new chapter and further secures our region as the leader in this industry. I applaud this partnership that will create thousands of good-paying, union jobs, expand trusted domestic manufacturing capacity, and strengthen the supply chains our economy and national security depend on.”
A livestream of the event will be available for replay following the event here.
About GF
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power‑efficient and high‑performance solutions for automotive, aerospace and defense, data center, smart mobile devices, internet of things and other high‑growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Media contact
Kenneth Craig
GlobalFoundries
kenneth.craig@gf.com
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When will GlobalFoundries' new Malta semiconductor fab come online?
GlobalFoundries expects the first new Malta fab to come online in 2029. When fully operational, it is expected to add approximately 900,000 300mm wafers of annual U.S. manufacturing capacity.
Who is funding GlobalFoundries' two new Malta fabs?
Japan will provide the investment under a U.S.-Japan initiative providing up to $21 billion in funding, while GlobalFoundries contributes technology, manufacturing expertise and operational capabilities. The initial investment of approximately $10 billion is supported by $570 million in New York State incentives.