Applied Optoelectronics to invest $150M in Sugar Land expansion for AI transceivers

Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) is expanding its operations in Sugar Land, Texas, with a new 210,000 sq ft facility and a new manufacturing line at its existing headquarters. The $150 million investment will create over 500 jobs and is expected to be operational by summer 2026.

“AOI is making a capital investment of over $150 million and will create over 500 new jobs in Sugar Land over the next five years.”newsroom.ao-inc.com

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• newsroom.ao-inc.comAOI Announces Expansion in the City of Sugar Land - AOI NewsroomOct 28, 2025

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