# PragmatIC Semiconductor to build factory in Durham, creating 125 jobs

PragmatIC Semiconductor is building a new factory in Meadowfield, near Durham City, as part of a nearly £70 million expansion. The site will create about 125 new jobs, doubling the workforce to around 250 by December, and is expected to begin operations in 2023.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-07-06
- Where: Meadowfield, near Durham City, United Kingdom
- Value: $84.0M (70.0M GBP)
- Jobs: 125
- Starts operating: 2023
- Status: under construction
- Products: flexible semiconductor circuits
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Pragmatic Semiconductor](https://endata.com/companies/61769.md)

## Sources

- [northeasttechnologypark.com](https://www.northeasttechnologypark.com/post/jobs-boost-as-pragmatic-unveils-durham-expansion), 2022-07-06: "As well as providing an ideal home, we will also be inviting selected ecosystem partners to work with us to create a centre of excellence for flexible semiconductor design and integration."

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