# AMEC to invest $409M in chip equipment factory in Chengdu

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) plans to invest CNY 3 billion (USD 409 million) to build a new production base in Chengdu, Sichuan, for R&D and manufacturing of high-end chip production equipment. Construction is expected to start in 2025 and be completed by 2027.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-01-14
- Where: Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Value: $409.0M (3.00B CNY)
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: announced
- Products: plasma etching equipment, thin film deposition equipment
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/82317.md)

## Sources

- [yicaiglobal.com](https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-amec-climbs-on-plan-to-invest-usd409-million-to-build-chip-gear-factory-in-chengdu), 2025-01-15: "AMEC will build its southwest headquarters in Chengdu, as well as a production base, R&D center and supporting facilities."

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