# GlobalWafers' MEMC SPA launches 300mm wafer expansion in Novara, Italy

MEMC Electronic Materials SpA, a subsidiary of GlobalWafers, has approved an expansion of its Novara, Italy facility to add 300mm silicon wafer production. The advanced line is expected to start operating mid-2023, subject to financial conditions.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-02-18
- Where: Novara, Piedmont, Italy
- Starts operating: Jul 2023
- Status: announced
- Products: 300mm silicon wafers, polished wafers, epi wafers
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [MEMC Electronic Materials](https://endata.com/companies/56268.md)
- [GlobalWafers](https://endata.com/companies/5203.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [sas-globalwafers.com](https://www.sas-globalwafers.com/en/gwc_news_en_20220218/), 2022-02-18: "This investment decision, in line with recent GWC announcement of expanding its presence in Europe thanks to the endorsement of the Italian Government"

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