Wistron Opens $700 Million Texas Plant for Nvidia AI Superchips as Shares Jump 9.7%
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Updated · CNBC · Jul 22
Wistron Opens $700 Million Texas Plant for Nvidia AI Superchips as Shares Jump 9.7%
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jul 22
Summary
Wistron opened its first U.S. AI server plant in Fort Worth, a 324,000-square-foot facility that already produces Nvidia’s GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip.
The $700 million site is meant to expand U.S. capacity to assemble and test Nvidia AI systems, with Wistron planning to add production of the next-generation Vera Rubin Superchip later.
Wistron said the Texas plant will anchor its U.S. manufacturing operations and use digital manufacturing, energy optimization and local operations to scale AI infrastructure production.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said demand for AI factories is surging, while the company said its manufacturing partners across 43 U.S. states are expected to contribute $485 billion to U.S. GDP in 2026.
The opening underscores a wider push by Taiwanese tech suppliers to expand in the United States, following TSMC’s recent move to deepen its Arizona investment.
As AI production moves to the US, what critical supply chain vulnerabilities for superchips remain overseas?
With hyperscalers reserving all new chips, how can smaller innovators access hardware for the agentic AI era?
How can Texas's strained power grid sustain the massive energy demands of the AI factory boom?
Wistron’s $700 Million Fort Worth Plant: Powering U.S. AI Superchip Production and Supply Chain Security
Overview
In 2026, Wistron opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, investing $700 million in a 324,000-square-foot plant. This facility marks a major step for Wistron, establishing a domestic base to build advanced AI hardware at scale and quickly adapt to new technology needs. The Fort Worth plant is set to play a key role in producing NVIDIA’s latest AI superchips, supporting the growing demand for AI infrastructure. By expanding beyond Taiwan, Wistron strengthens the U.S. supply chain, creates jobs, and helps drive the next era of AI innovation.