Integra Technologies to build $1.8B chip plant in Kansas

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Dive Brief: Semiconductor assembler Integra Technologies will spend $1.8 billion to build a facility in Witchita, Kansas, according to a Feb. 2 press release. Integra provides semiconductor packaging, testing and qualification services. The 1-million-square-foot plant is part of the push to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and will serve as the company's headquarters, according to the release. Dive Insight: Integra is one of many manufacturers in the semiconductor space who committed to U.S. manufacturing projects after the CHIPS and Science Act was signed in August. The incentive, dubbed the Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion Act, will pave the way for the semiconductor assembler to apply for CHIPS Act funding, which contingent on a state and local incentive package. In addition to investing the $1 billion needed to qualify for the state incentive, the company will have to commit a minimum of 15 years to stay in Kansas, according to the Kansas Department of Commerce. The company has been working with Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas to develop a workforce outreach and training plan, Robinson said.