Nokia of America Corporation Expands Allentown, Pennsylvania, Semiconductor Operations

Area Development News Desk

06/19/2026

Telecommunications and semiconductor technology company Nokia plans to expand its operations in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The $30 million project is expected to create more than 250 jobs.

The investment at the company’s existing facility will increase photonic semiconductor ATP capacity by up to ten times and include additional leased space for future product development and logistics activities.

“AI is transforming network and infrastructure requirements, reshaping networks and global infrastructure demands,” said Justin Hotard, President and CEO of Nokia. “This investment increases domestic production of the critical optical networking technologies that power AI infrastructure. It strengthens U.S. capabilities in a strategic technology area and reflects Nokia’s continued commitment to investing in U.S. manufacturing, innovation, and technology leadership, while supporting Pennsylvania’s growing role in the AI economy.”

To support the project, Nokia received a funding proposal from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for a $3.2 million Pennsylvania First grant and is eligible for at least $129,500 through the Manufacturing Tax Credit Program.

“Pennsylvania is competing and winning because trusted global companies like Nokia see the value of investing in our Commonwealth, our communities, and our workforce,” noted DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “This expansion in the Lehigh Valley will create hundreds of good-paying jobs, strengthen Pennsylvania’s advanced manufacturing and technology sectors, and build on the economic momentum Governor Shapiro is delivering across the Commonwealth. This project also reinforces the Lehigh Valley’s standing as a global leader when it comes to semiconductor manufacturing.”

Nokia is a global provider of network infrastructure, connectivity technologies, and telecommunications equipment. The company develops solutions for broadband, fiber optic, mobile, and transport networks, including advanced photonic semiconductor technologies used in communications and AI infrastructure applications.

“Semiconductor and optoelectronics development have long been an important part of the Lehigh Valley economy,” added Don Cunningham, President and CEO of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC). “Nokia’s investment and expansion here with the support of Governor Shapiro and the Commonwealth showcase the continued growth and importance of this critical technology sector here in the Lehigh Valley.”

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