Micron commits to new fab plant in Boise

POSTED: 10:38 MST Monday, March 3, 2008

by Eddie Kovsky

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Micron officials told employees this morning it will build a new, wholly-owned 300 mm production facility in Boise.

Micron President and COO Mark Durcan made the announcement at a press conference this afternoon to expand on details of a joint-venture agreement between Micron and Nanya Technology.

Durcan said he did not know the exact the date when the facility would be constructed, but that the decision depends on the marketplace. He said Boise’s proximity to Micron’s research and development base was key to the company’s decision to building here.

A joint venture with Nanya would likely be operated in Taiwan, and won't affect Micron's decision about when to build a new fab in Boise.

3 Comments

What? Really?! Well, cool!! I'm shocked, but I'll take it.
Comment By Wyatt
Monday, March 3, 2008 @ 4:05 PM

Say goodbye to any state $$ for Areva.
Comment By Disgusted
Monday, March 3, 2008 @ 4:44 PM

Sounds like a dangling carrot. When is this suppose to happen? It depends on the marketplace. Oh, I see.
Comment By Dave
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 @ 7:45 AM

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