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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Applied Materials Plans Chandler, Arizona, Operations

09/07/2025
Applied Materials, a company that provides materials engineering solutions, manufacturing equipment, and services for the semiconductor, display, and related industries, plans to establish operations in Chandler, Arizona. The $200 million project is expected to create 200 jobs over five years.

The company's new manufacturing facility will produce semiconductor equipment components and parts.

“Strengthening America’s semiconductor leadership has never been more important than in today’s AI era,” said Applied Materials President and CEO Gary Dickerson. “We are honored to work alongside industry leaders to strengthen the U.S. chip supply chain.”

Applied Materials produces the complex machinery, software, and services needed to create chips for electronics, with its equipment playing a role in processes like deposition, etching, and inspection..

“Applied Materials’ new advanced manufacturing facility will further bolster Arizona’s robust semiconductor ecosystem and strengthen U.S. supply chain resiliency,” noted Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) CEO Sandra Watson. “Across important areas such as equipment, (research and development) and workforce training, Applied has been a tremendous industry partner. We’re grateful for their continued leadership and commitment to Arizona.”

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