WinWay Invests NT$3.5 Billion in New Kaohsiung Plant; Mayor Chen: Semiconductor Supply Chain Upgraded

(CNA, Kaohsiung, May 29) Semiconductor test interface giant WinWay Technology held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new plant in Renwu, Kaohsiung, with an investment of NT$3.5 billion. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai stated that WinWay is deeply rooted in the high-end test interface market, and this additional investment symbolizes the upgrade of Kaohsiung's semiconductor supply chain. In his speech, Mayor Chen noted that WinWay is currently a top-tier stock, reflecting not just company value but the firm's commitment to expanding capacity. The city government will provide necessary assistance to help WinWay maintain global competitiveness in advanced testing. He also mentioned that when he took office in 2020, AI and 5G were just starting, but now generative AI and related computing technologies are driving a new industrial revolution, with Taiwan playing a key role in the global AI supply chain. WinWay Chairman Wang Chia-huang stated that benefiting from the expanding demand in the AI accelerator and High-Performance Computing (HPC) markets, the company is facing unprecedented growth opportunities. The production capacity of the new Renwu plant is expected to be more than double the total of all existing plants, with completion scheduled for the end of 2027 and production starting in 2028. Wang pointed out that the new plant will be built to high-tech green building standards, introducing Industry 4.0 highly automated processes to improve efficiency and technical capabilities. It will also drive demand for high-end semiconductor talent, making Kaohsiung a key advanced testing base. The Kaohsiung Economic Development Bureau stated that as a key partner for TSMC's CoWoS advanced packaging and testing, WinWay's investment shows high confidence in Kaohsiung's environment and elevates the city's status in the global semiconductor supply chain.