KLA to build new R&D and manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales
KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC) has announced plans to build a new research-and-development and manufacturing center for the SPTS division, in Newport, Wales, UK.
The new development designed to meet BREEAM standard of sustainability rating of excellent is expected to include a capital investment of more than $100M and create a 200K square foot facility.
The new state-of-the-art innovation center and manufacturing facility will include offices, cleanrooms, storage and support facilities and accommodate up to 750 employees.
The new innovation center will provide over 25,000 square feet of cleanrooms for R&D and more than 35,000 square feet of bespoke manufacturing assembly halls.