Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the state has awarded a $3.9 million grant through the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to Schunk Xycarb Technology Inc. to support an expansion of its Georgetown production facility.

Expansion Details

The project is expected to create 25 new jobs and generate more than $42 million in capital investment. Abbott said the expansion will help strengthen a critical supply chain for semiconductor manufacturers operating in Texas while creating additional high-skilled jobs in Central Texas.

Xycarb, a member of the global Schunk Xycarb Group, manufactures and refurbishes silicon carbide-coated graphite, quartz, ceramic, and silicon components used in semiconductor wafer processing.

According to the governor’s office, the expansion will double the facility’s square footage, increase production and cleanroom capacity, and add new automation capabilities.

Reaction

Xycarb President Ulrich von Hülsen said the investment supports efforts to build a stronger domestic semiconductor ecosystem. State Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) praised the project, calling it a boost for the local workforce, economy, and technology manufacturing sector.

Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.