# Silex Microsystems plans to double production capacity in Veddesta, Sweden

Silex Microsystems has applied for a planning permit to expand its factory in Veddesta, Järfälla, Sweden, aiming to double production. The expansion could create 650 new jobs, but faces potential regulatory hurdles due to Chinese ownership.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-02-06
- Where: Veddesta, Järfälla, Sweden, Sweden
- Jobs: 650
- Status: announced
- Capacity: double production
- Products: semiconductors, MEMS
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Silex Microsystems](https://endata.com/companies/16092.md)

## Sources

- [mitti.se](https://www.mitti.se/nyheter/silex-vill-bygga-jattefabrik-i-veddesta-6.3.194468.5a53adb4f7), 2024-02-06: "I handlingar som Mitt i begärt ut från kommunen uppger Silex att det kan röra sig om 650 nya arbetstillfällen, vilket i så fall skulle göra bolaget till en av kommunens största arbetsgivare."

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