Vishay Intertechnology plans £250M investment in Newport semiconductor facility

Vishay Intertechnology announced a £250 million investment in its Newport, Wales semiconductor facility to produce advanced Silicon Carbide semiconductors for electric vehicles. The investment is expected to support over 500 high-skilled jobs.

“Wales is set to benefit from a £250million investment from one of the world’s largest manufacturers of semiconductors that will be vital to the production of electric vehicles.”gov.uk

• 3 sources
• gov.ukHundreds of millions of pounds to turbocharge manufacturing sector in Wales - GOV.UKHM TreasuryMar 27, 2025
• tech.euUK's largest semiconductor facility receives £250M led by Vishay - Tech.euLucy AdamsMar 27, 2025
• theregister.comNewport fab lives on with £250M for silicon carbide chipsDan RobinsonMar 27, 2025

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