Micron Technology is significantly expanding its U.S. manufacturing ambitions, increasing its planned domestic investments to more than US$250 billion through 2035 as demand for advanced memory technologies accelerates in the era of artificial intelligence.

The company announced the expanded commitment while marking a major construction milestone at its semiconductor facility in Clay, New York. Specifically, the company hosted Thursday (July 9 New York, Eastern Time) the ceremonial pouring of first concrete, which is more than a quarter ahead of schedule. The achievement signals the transition from site preparation to vertical construction and underscores the pace of the project.

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Earlier in the day, the company also announced plans to invest up to US$3 billion to help build a stronger U.S.-based semiconductor supply chain that supports its expanding manufacturing footprint.

Micron said the increased spending will support its long-term objective of producing 40 percent of its DRAM memory in the United States. The investment is also expected to strengthen the domestic semiconductor ecosystem and create additional direct and indirect employment opportunities across the country.

“As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, data and memory are foundational to the modern economy — and Micron is increasing our U.S. investments to more than US$250 billion through 2035 to meet that moment,” said Sanjay Mehrotra, Micron Chairman, President and CEO.

New York Project Gains Momentum

Less than six months after breaking ground, Micron has completed key early-stage work at the Central New York site and begun the next phase of construction. The project has already generated substantial economic activity, with approximately US$675 million awarded to New York-based contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.

More than 80 percent of workers involved in the project so far have been New York residents, reflecting the local impact of the development. At peak construction, thousands of skilled trades professionals are expected to be employed.

Micron’s New York initiative, which could ultimately include up to four fabrication plants, is expected to create 50,000 jobs statewide, including 9,000 direct company positions.

Broader US Manufacturing Expansion

The New York facility remains the centerpiece of Micron’s broader U.S. strategy. The company is also advancing projects in Idaho, where first wafer output is expected from its initial fab in 2027, while a second facility is scheduled to follow in 2028. In Virginia, Micron has already begun initial production of its 1α DDR4 technology for customers in automotive, industrial, medical, aerospace and defense markets.

“This milestone in Central New York shows Micron’s U.S. manufacturing strategy moving from planning to meaningful local impact,” said Manish Bhatia, Executive Vice President of Global Operations at Micron.

Collectively, Micron’s U.S. initiatives are expected to generate more than 90,000 jobs while strengthening domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity and supply chain resilience.

10 July 2026