Nexperia has a plan to invest 200 million USD in Hamburg.
Takeaway Points
- Nexperia plans to invest 200 million USD in Hamburg.
- The investments were jointly announced with Hamburg’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Dr. Melanie Leonhard, on the occasion of the 100-year anniversary of the production site.
- On June 19, 2024, Nexperia announced its partnership with the Paralympic TeamNL House.
Nexperia Investment Plans
Nexperia, a global semiconductor manufacturer, announced on Thursday that it plans to invest USD 200 million (approximately 184 million Euros) to develop the next generation of wide bandgap semiconductors (WBG), such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), and to establish production infrastructure at the Hamburg site.
The investments are jointly announced with Hamburg’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Dr. Melanie Leonhard, on the occasion of the 100-year anniversary of the production site, the company said.
Achim Kempe, COO and managing director at Nexperia Germany, said that “This investment strengthens our position as a leading supplier of energy-efficient semiconductors and enables us to utilize available electrical energy more responsibly. In the future, our Hamburg fab will cover the complete range of WBG semiconductors while still being the largest factory for small signal diodes and transistors. We remain committed to our strategy of producing high-quality, cost-efficient semiconductors for standard applications and power-intensive applications, while addressing one of the greatest challenges of our generation: meeting the growing demand for energy and while reducing the environmental footprint.”
Stefan Tilger, CFO and managing director at Nexperia Germany, went further to explain, saying that “The planned investment enables us to bring WBG chip design and production to Hamburg. However, SiC and GaN are by no means new territory for Nexperia. GaN FETs have been part of our portfolio since 2019, and in 2023 we expanded our range of products to include SiC diodes and SiC MOSFETs, the latter in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric. Nexperia is one of the few suppliers to offer a comprehensive range of semiconductor technologies, including Si, SiC, and GaN in both e-mode and d-mode. This means, we offer our customers a one-stop shop for all their semiconductor needs.”
According to the report, these investments will contribute to securing and creating jobs and enhancing the European Union’s semiconductor self-sufficiency.
Nexperia Partners with the Paralympic TeamNL House
On June 19, 2024, Nexperia announced its partnership with the Paralympic TeamNL House during the Games this summer in Paris. The company chooses to support paralympic sports and wants to actively contribute to inclusivity in a broad sense, as well as as an employer.
According to the report, the company’s chips are also important for sports technology, from training equipment to measuring instruments.
About Nexperia
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company with a rich European history and over 14,000 employees across Europe, Asia, and the United States. As a leading expert in the development and production of essential semiconductors, Nexperia’s components enable the basic functionality of virtually every commercial electronic design in the world, from automotive and industrial to mobile and consumer applications.
The company serves a global customer base, shipping more than 100 billion products annually. These products are recognized as benchmarks in efficiency—in process, size, power, and performance. Nexperia’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and stringent industry requirements is evident in its extensive IP portfolio, its expanding product range, and its certification to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
