Edwards Vacuum Opens $319 Million Manufacturing Facility in New York to Support Semiconductor Growth
Edwards Vacuum has officially opened its $319 million dry vacuum pump manufacturing facility in Genesee County, New York, marking a significant milestone for the region’s expanding semiconductor ecosystem.
Located at the Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP), the new 240,000-square-foot campus includes manufacturing, warehouse, and administrative operations. Designed to produce up to 10,000 dry vacuum pumps annually, the facility will serve the growing demand from the semiconductor industry while strengthening the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.
The all-electric site is targeting LEED certification and will primarily be powered by hydroelectric energy, reflecting the company's focus on sustainability and energy-efficient manufacturing.
“The completion of the state-of-the-art Edwards Vacuum manufacturing facility demonstrates New York’s growing leadership in advanced manufacturing,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “This investment will create hundreds of high-quality jobs, strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain, and further establish New York as a global center for innovation and semiconductor production.”
To support the project, Empire State Development awarded Edwards Vacuum up to $21 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs and Investment Tax Credits tied to the creation of as many as 600 jobs. The company will also receive an additional $1 million to support workforce development initiatives and training programs aimed at building a diverse and skilled talent pipeline.
The New York Power Authority is contributing to the project through a 4.9-megawatt allocation of low-cost Niagara hydropower, along with 2.1 megawatts of High Load Factor power that will be secured on Edwards’ behalf through the energy market.
Dan Papsidero, general manager of the Genesee County facility, said the investment reflects the company's long-term commitment to both the semiconductor industry and the local community.
“This facility represents our confidence in the future of semiconductor manufacturing and in the strength of Western New York,” Papsidero said. “As someone who grew up in this region, it is especially meaningful to help lead an investment that creates career opportunities, supports advanced manufacturing, and contributes to the continued economic growth of our community.”
The new facility further positions Western New York as an emerging hub for semiconductor-related manufacturing, supporting the industry's rapid expansion across the United States and reinforcing the region’s role in the next generation of advanced technology production.
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