GlobalFoundries and GM Announce Long-Term Direct Supply Agreement for U.S. Production of Semiconductor Chips
February 09 2023 - 10:30AM
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS)
(GF) today announced a strategic, long-term agreement establishing
a dedicated capacity corridor exclusively for GM’s chip supply.
Through this first-of-its-kind agreement, GF will manufacture for
GM’s key chip suppliers at GF’s advanced semiconductor facility in
upstate New York bringing a critical process to the U.S.
This agreement supports GM’s strategy to reduce the number of
unique chips needed to power increasingly complex and tech-laden
vehicles. With this strategy, chips can be produced in higher
volumes and are expected to offer better quality and
predictability, maximizing high value content creation for the end
customer.
Semiconductors are the foundation of the technologies that are
powering the electrification, autonomous driving and connectivity
of the auto industry, and they have been center stage in the global
chip shortage that has impacted automakers the last couple of
years.
“We see our semiconductor requirements more than doubling over
the next several years as vehicles become technology platforms,”
said Doug Parks, GM executive vice president of Global Product
Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. “The supply agreement
with GlobalFoundries will help establish a strong, resilient supply
of critical technology in the U.S. that will help GM meet this
demand, while delivering new technology and features to our
customers.”
“At GF we are committed to working with our customers in new and
innovative ways to best address the challenges of today’s global
supply chains,” said Dr. Thomas Caulfield, president and CEO of GF.
“GF will expand its production capabilities exclusively for GM’s
supply chain, enabling us to strengthen our partnership with the
automotive industry and New York State, while further
accelerating automotive innovation with U.S.-based manufacturing
for a more resilient supply chain.”
“This first of its kind agreement between GlobalFoundries and
General Motors is going to drive the Capital Region economy forward
and ensure Upstate New York remains in the driver’s seat as one of
the nation’s leading hubs for semiconductor manufacturing that is
so critical to the supply chain of the auto industry. I have long
said that Upstate New York’s semiconductor corridor will be a major
engine powering America’s technological future, and now ‘Made in
New York' chips will help jumpstart the next generation of vehicles
for GM across the country,” said U.S. Senate Majority Leader
Charles Schumer. “Thanks to my CHIPS and Science Act, we are
bringing manufacturing back to our country and America’s supply
chains are being secured, creating good-paying jobs here in Upstate
New York, not overseas. This partnership is yet another example
that our nation’s future will be built in Upstate New York, with
the Capital Region as a global center for the future of the
microchip industry.”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said: “We’re making New York
State not only the semiconductor capital of the country — but of
the globe. This agreement will help to further establish New York
State as a major hub for semiconductor manufacturing. With our
nation-leading Green CHIPS legislation and the new Governor’s
Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration, we
are helping businesses like GM and GlobalFoundries expand the chips
manufacturing ecosystem in our state, creating jobs and
opportunities for generations to come.”
GF is responding to the global demand for semiconductors through
a series of strategic long-term agreements with existing and new
customers and simultaneously expanding global capacity to
meet customer demand in partnership with federal and local
governments. Supportive policies like the bipartisan CHIPS and
Science Act are encouraging the onshoring of semiconductor
production and reestablishing the U.S. as a global leader of this
critical technology.
About General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global
company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is
inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is
the Ultium battery platform, which powers everything from
mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its
subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under
the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun
and Wuling brands. More information on the company and
its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle
safety and security services, can be found
at https://www.gm.com.
About GFGlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the
world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining
innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and
delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide
leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF
offers a unique mix of design, development and
fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an
at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and
Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers.
For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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Media Contacts:Dan FloresGM
Communicationsdaniel.flores@gm.com313-418-2374
GFErica McGillerica.mcgill@gf.com518-795-5240
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