Intel has announced that it will halt production in five of the older plants. This came after deciding to reorganize its operation to better fit with the current economy, in short it simply means that the demand for computers is really low right now. The older plants will be consolidated and made more efficient, but this will not affect Intel’s modern production capacity where the focus is on 45- and 32-nanometer technology. At the same time it means that 5,000-6,000 people are running the risk of being terminated, some will be offered positions at other plants while the majority will end up without a job.
Press release follows after the break;
Intel to Consolidate Manufacturing Operations;
Company to Halt Production at Five Older Factories
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 21, 2009 – Intel Corporation today disclosed plans to restructure some of its manufacturing operations and align its manufacturing capacity to current market conditions. The company will consolidate and streamline some older capacity without impacting the deployment of new, leading-edge 45-nanometer and 32-nanometer manufacturing capacity.
The company plans to close two existing assembly test facilities in Penang, Malaysia and one in Cavite, Philippines, and will halt production at Fab 20, an older 200mm wafer fabrication facility in Hillsboro, Ore. Additionally, wafer production operations will end at the D2 facility in Santa Clara, Calif.
The actions at the four sites, when combined with associated support functions, are expected to affect between 5,000 and 6,000 employees worldwide. However, not all employees will leave Intel; some may be offered positions at other facilities. The actions will take place between now and the end of 2009.
Intel [NASDAQ: INTC], the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom and blogs.intel.com.
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