REINFORCING TAIWAN’S SLICONE SHIELD
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering has broken ground on its semiconductor manufacturing center at the Renwu Industrial Park in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The joint $3.4 billion investment, supported by partners WinWay Technology Co. and Horng Terng Automation Co., is designed to build a high-tech semiconductor testing services cluster in the region. “The global semiconductor industry has entered a critical phase of transformation,” said ASE CEO Dr. Tien Wu. “In response to the evolving global supply chain, ASE is proactively driving industrial upgrades. The commencement of the Renwu plant serves as a vital economic engine and a beacon of technological leadership.” The facility will feature AI smart manufacturing technology such as visual cloud inspection systems and Automated Guided Vehicles. Phase one of the project is expected to become operational by early 2027, with further expansion expected to be complete in late 2027.
PROJECT CAPROCK
As part of Aligned Data Centers’ North American portfolio expansion, the data center developer has announced a new hyperscale campus in northwest Texas. Aligned Data Centers has said it will construct a 313-acre site just outside of Abernathy, delivering a 540-megawatt capacity. The site will span 1.65-million-sq.-ft. across six facilities, the first of which is expected to become operational in early 2027. “Our expansion into Northwest Texas proves we can meet both the increased capacity demands from customers while also meeting community demands for the responsible construction of AI infrastructure,” said Aligned CEO Andrew Schapp. The company will install its DeltaFlow liquid cooling technology and an advanced air-cooled heat rejection system paired with a closed-loop design across the campus, recirculating water in order to protect the Ogallala Aquifer in the region. Once complete, Project Caprock is expected to contribute $5 billion toward the regional economy.
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A PRIME TIME TO EXPAND IN GEROGIA
Leading transportation company Prime Inc. has plans to establish a new Southeast region hub in Georgia. The company announced a $160 million investment in Spalding County, locating in the High Falls 16 Business Center near Griffin. “Spalding County’s strategic proximity to many of our top customers enhances our ability to deliver exceptional service, while also being conveniently located for the benefit of our fleet of professional drivers,” said Prime Inc. CEO and Founder Robert Low. “This new terminal strengthens our commitment to support growth of our associates’ careers while meeting the needs of our customers across the nation.” The site will house facilities to support driver development training, equipment maintenance and various amenities. The company plans to also include services such as used truck and trailer equipment sales and recycling of used truck tires to produce mulch and pellets from aggregate rubber material. Prime’s new operations will create over 120 direct roles, in addition to welcoming 50 new professional drivers to the team.
Reports compiled and written by Alexis Elmore
