💾 Semiconductors · Sherman, Texas
GlobalWafers: Sherman silicon wafer plant
💰 $3.5 billion (for the first plant; more announced in 2025)👷 650 jobs (up to, by end of 2028)🏗️ Opened May 2025300mm silicon wafers for U.S. chipmakers.
How to get on the sub list
The general contractor hasn't been announced publicly; watch local news and county permits.
Source: Manufacturing Dive, May 2025 · checked Oct 25, 2026
How to get on the GlobalWafers Sherman sub list
- Find the general contractor. It hasn't been announced publicly. Watch local news and Sherman's county building permits.
- Get prequalified. Have your insurance, safety record (EMR), licenses and references ready.
- Call the local economic development office. Texas and its counties often run supplier fairs and keep vendor lists for projects like this.
- Have a one-page capability statement. Build yours in Launchpad.
Work sites like this typically buy locally:
Site work, paving and concreteElectrical, HVAC and plumbingTrucking, hauling and equipment rentalSecurity guardsJanitorial and industrial cleaningLandscaping and snow removalFencing, signage and maintenanceCatering, staffing and office supply
Win government work in Texas while this one gets going
Cities, counties and state agencies in Texas post new bids every week.
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Investment and job figures are the company's own announced numbers, from the linked source. Plans change; check the source for the latest. Contrax isn't affiliated with GlobalWafers.