Intel Corporation, one of the world’s leading chipmakers, has officially started the construction of its new semiconductor manufacturing site in Licking County, Ohio. The site, dubbed Ohio One, will produce advanced chips for various applications, such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, 5G and autonomous vehicles.
The project represents a landmark investment of more than $20 billion by Intel, which is the largest single private-sector investment in Ohio history. It also marks Intel’s first advanced semiconductor campus in the Midwest, creating a new epicenter of technology innovation in the region.
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Ohio One will span nearly 1,000 acres and will include two state-of-the-art factories, or fabs, that will use Intel’s 7-nanometer process technology. The construction is expected to begin in late 2022 and be completed by the end of 2025. The campus will generate 7,000 construction jobs and 3,000 long-term positions in manufacturing and engineering.
Intel chose Ohio for its strategic location, skilled workforce, strong infrastructure and supportive business environment. The company has already worked with more than 100 suppliers in Ohio and plans to collaborate with local educational institutions to develop talent pipelines and foster STEM education.
Jim Evers, Intel vice president and Ohio general manager, said that Ohio One pays tribute to Ohio’s history of producing firsts and looks forward to the future of technology innovation for the Midwest and America.
“Ohio One represents promise and progress for this region, and we look forward to continuing to work with partners across the business, education and government sectors to help create a brighter future for all Ohioans,” Evers said.
