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Nexperia buys Newport Wafer Fab in Wales

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | 08:23 CET | News
Semiconductor group Nexperia has acquired Newport Wafer Fab (NWF), a semiconductor production facility in Wales, for an undisclosed sum. The deal is in line with the company's strategy of investing USD 700 million into increasing manufacturing capacity over the next 12-15 years. The group said the buy will significantly improve its supply capability for automotive-qualified products, and also lift its market share.

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Companies: Nexperia
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