Corning Invests $315M to Expand Semiconductor Glass Production in North Country

Canton, New York – Corning Incorporated, a leader in specialty glass and ceramics, plans to invest up to $315 million to expand its facility in Canton. The project will increase production of High Purity Fused Silica (HPFS) and EXTREME Ultra Low Expansion (ULE) glass—critical materials for deep ultraviolet (DUV) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines and photomasks used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

The expansion is anticipated to create up to 130 new manufacturing jobs and 175 construction jobs, building on the site’s existing workforce of nearly 400 employees. It strengthens the domestic supply chain for leading-edge chip production and aligns with broader U.S. efforts to advance semiconductor technology.

“This strategic investment will enable our Canton, N.Y. facility’s continued growth and the expansion of next-generation manufacturing capabilities necessary for producing critical materials for lithography tools that create the world’s most advanced microchips,” said Wendell Weeks, Chairman and CEO of Corning Incorporated.