# Intel to expand production capacity at Leixlip campus

Intel is to expand production capacity at its Leixlip campus in Ireland to meet growing demand for computer chips, as part of a $1 billion capex boost in 2018.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-10-21
- Where: Leixlip, Ireland, Ireland
- Value: $1.00B
- Status: announced
- Products: computer chips
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Intel](https://endata.com/companies/21062.md)

## Sources

- [independent.ie](https://www.independent.ie/business/irish-business/intel-to-expand-irish-production-to-meet-global-chip-demand/a/136106066.html), 2018-10-21: "US semiconductor giant Intel is to expand production capacity at its Leixlip campus to meet growing demand for its computer chips."

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