Solidigm, the U.S. subsidiary of South Korean semiconductor maker SK hynix, is in discussions with the U.S. Department of Commerce over a plan to invest approximately $45 billion in a new plant in the United States. It is also considering a proposal to prioritize expansion of its Dalian plant in China before making a decision.
Solidigm, the U.S. subsidiary of South Korean semiconductor maker SK hynix, is in discussions with the U.S. Department of Commerce over plans to build a large semiconductor plant in the United States. The investment could total approximately $45 billion (about ¥7.1 trillion). The plant is expected to be the centerpiece of its U.S. expansion plans.
Before moving ahead with the new plant, Solidigm has indicated that it wants to obtain U.S. government approval to export equipment for expanding its Dalian plant in China. People familiar with the matter disclosed the information anonymously because the discussions are not public.