Edwards, the leading supplier of vacuum and abatement services for the global semiconductor industry, is ready to serve Arizona’s fastest growing sector with the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona. The newly constructed 200,000 square foot facility, coined Chandler Connection, officially opened its doors on Thursday, April 20.
Edwards Chandler Connection features manufacturing facilities, factory areas, meeting rooms and a dedicated training center. The new facility brings approximately 500 new jobs to the area and room to grow with demand.
"We are delighted to open our service and manufacturing facility here in Chandler to support the new semiconductor fab investments being made by our customers," said Geert Follens, President of Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique. "Built to the highest environmental standards, this new facility will contribute to the safe, productive and sustainable manufacturing of semiconductors in North America, as well as provide exciting career opportunities for the local community."
“The City of Chandler is thrilled to see this impressive manufacturing facility begin operations in our burgeoning Airpark Area employment corridor," said Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. "Chandler has been a national leader within the semiconductor industry for decades and we are excited to welcome another significant investment from a prominent company like Edwards.”
Edwards is part of the Atlas Copco Group, a global industrial company with customers in more than 180 countries and over 49,000 employees.
