Corning Expands Advanced Manufacturing Capacity to Meet Increased Demand for U.S.-Made Solar Products

Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced an acceleration of its advanced manufacturing operations in Saginaw County, Mich., to support increasing demand for U.S.-made solar components.  

Corning’s new manufacturing facility is expected to create approximately 400 new, high-paying jobs for a total of 1,500. The new facility will extend Corning's opportunity in the solar market, building off its leadership position in the manufacture of hyper-pure polysilicon through its ownership of Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC).  

Wendell P. Weeks, chairman and chief executive officer, said, “We are proud to meet the increasing demand for U.S.-sourced solar products by accelerating the ramp of our advanced manufacturing assets and support the nation’s priority of domestic energy security.” 

Weeks added, “Corning has a long, proud history in Michigan, and we’re excited to expand our footprint here by increasing our investment and creating more advanced manufacturing jobs that pay significantly above the regional median.” 

The company’s increased manufacturing capacity will enable Corning to supply high-quality solar wafers and help strengthen the domestic solar supply chain with industry-leading solar manufacturers. Last month, Corning, Suniva and Heliene announced the only solar module made with polysilicon, wafers and cells manufactured in the U.S. 

“Corning is excited to leverage our advanced manufacturing expertise to deliver top-quality solar components and secure the U.S. energy supply chain,” said AB Ghosh, Corning Vice President and General Manager of Solar Technologies and Chairman and CEO of Hemlock Semiconductor. 

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