# GlobalWafers Korean subsidiary completes Fab 2 for 12-inch wafers

GlobalWafers' Korean subsidiary MEMC Korea Company completed construction of Fab 2 in Cheonan, South Korea, dedicated to 12-inch silicon wafer production with a monthly capacity of 176,000 wafers.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2019-11-22
- Where: Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
- Starts operating: 22 Nov 2019
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 176,000 wafers per month
- Products: 12-inch silicon wafers
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [GlobalWafers](https://endata.com/companies/5203.md)
- [MEMC Korea](https://endata.com/companies/5202.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [sas-globalwafers.com](https://www.sas-globalwafers.com/en/globalwafers-korean-subsidiary-holds-inauguration-ceremony-to-celebrate-the-completion-of-fab-2/), 2019-11-21: "GlobalWafers Korean subsidiary completes its fab 2 construction and holds inauguration ceremony today."

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