Solidigm, a subsidiary of South Korean chipmaker SK hynix, is currently evaluating potential locations for a new NAND flash memory manufacturing facility in the United States. The company is reportedly considering New York as the primary candidate for the site, which would mark a significant shift in its production strategy.
Previously, Solidigm relied on manufacturing assets in Dalian, China, acquired from Intel in late 2021. While the company maintains its headquarters in California, the establishment of a domestic US plant is seen as a move to mitigate geopolitical risks associated with its operations in China, despite the higher production costs compared to Asian facilities.
SK hynix is also exploring separate opportunities to produce memory at Intel's facilities in Ohio, though officials clarified that the Solidigm project is independent of this initiative. The parent company faces pressure from US authorities to support the domestic semiconductor industry alongside local players like Micron Technology.
Representatives from SK hynix confirmed that while the company is actively exploring various strategies to enhance its market competitiveness, no final decisions regarding the construction of the new US plant have been made at this time.
