Edwards, part of the Atlas Copco Group, is opening the doors to two new manufacturing facilities in Arizona and Massachusetts to support the fast-growing North American semiconductor market. The 200,000-square-foot facility in Chandler, Arizona, began operations in late November and provides remanufacturing and assembly of vacuum pumps and other equipment essential to meet the demand for new semiconductor fab requirements. It uses advanced automation and data solutions to disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, replace and reassemble pumps.

Approximately 200 new jobs will be created in the local area. Meanwhile, a new facility for cryopump manufacturing and R&D located in Haverhill, north of Boston, Massachusetts, will begin operations in mid-December. Around 280 roles will be transferred from current facilities in Chelmsford to Haverhill and an additional 60 roles are also expected to be created, covering skilled manufacturing, engineering and technology.

Environmental sustainability has been a key consideration in the construction of both facilities. Chandler is certified to the Green Globes science-based building rating system, and features water recycling, electric vehicle charging and solar panels to contribute to more sustainable manufacturing operations. Haverhill incorporates a high-efficiency HVAC system, solar panels and two underground water retention units to collect water to feed surrounding trees and landscaping.