Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Sherman, Texas
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Since 2022
GlobalWafers America is a silicon wafer manufacturer headquartered in Sherman, Texas, United States, founded in 2022. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and is privately held. The company produces 300mm silicon wafers for the electronics, automotive, military-defense, and industrial equipment industries. In 2025 it announced a supply chain partnership with Apple, and in 2026 it reported plans for a phase two expansion at its Texas plant.
GlobalWafers America at a glance
Employees
100-200
Founded
2022
Headquarters
Sherman, Texas
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
255
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
255
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
South Korea · Japan · Germany · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from GlobalWafers America.
What this tells a buyer
The company is the U.S. arm of GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., and its Texas facility has been reported as a $3.5 billion investment with further expansion planned.
It holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and produces high-purity 300mm silicon wafers for chipmakers.
Reuters reported in August 2025 that GlobalWafers received $200 million from the CHIPS Act for its U.S. projects.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Operating
4 years in operation (founded 2022).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
GlobalWafers America is a silicon wafer manufacturer headquartered in Sherman, Texas, United States, founded in 2022. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and is privately held. The company produces 300mm silicon wafers for the electronics, automotive, military-defense, and industrial equipment industries. In 2025 it announced a supply chain partnership with Apple, and in 2026 it reported plans for a phase two expansion at its Texas plant.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2022 |
Headquarters | Sherman, Texas |
Employees | 100-200 |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What GlobalWafers America makes
It holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and produces high-purity 300mm silicon wafers for chipmakers.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor (source: gw-gwa.com).
Certifications
GlobalWafers America is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — gw-semi.com
ISO 9001 — gw-semi.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company is the U.S. arm of GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., and its Texas facility has been reported as a $3.5 billion investment with further expansion planned. US customs bill-of-lading records list 255 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including South Korea · Japan · Germany · Netherlands.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — GlobalWafers Proposes US$500 Million Private Placement of Convertible BondsMicron Designated as Sole SubscriberCombining Long-Term Supply Commitments with Strategic Financing Support to Strengthen Advanced Semiconductor Wafer Supply Capabilities in the U.S. - GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. (sas-globalwafers.com)
2026-09-01 — GlobalWafers outlines US expansion plans at SEMICON Taiwan, eyes $7.5B total investment (cryptobriefing.com)
2026-01-21 — Taiwan's GlobalWafers preparing for phase two expansion at Texas plant | Reuters (reuters.com)
2025-08-08 — GlobalWafers has received $200 million from CHIPS Act for US projects | Reuters (reuters.com)
2025-08-06 — GlobalWafers America Announces New U.S. Supply Chain Partnership with Apple - GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. (sas-globalwafers.com)
2025-05-16 — GlobalWafers opens new US factory; plans additional $4 bln investment | Reuters (reuters.com)
Facilities
GlobalWafers America is headquartered in Sherman, Texas. Public sources also reference these locations:
Sherman, Texas — nist.gov
Company details
Reuters reported in August 2025 that GlobalWafers received $200 million from the CHIPS Act for its U.S. projects. GlobalWafers America was founded in 2022, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Sherman, Texas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Operating": 4 years in operation (founded 2022). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does GlobalWafers America make?
GlobalWafers America is a silicon wafer manufacturer headquartered in Sherman, Texas, United States, founded in 2022. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and is privately held. The company produces 300mm silicon wafers for the electronics, automotive, military-defense, and industrial equipment industries. In 2025 it announced a supply chain partnership with Apple, and in 2026 it reported plans for a phase two expansion at its Texas plant.
Where is GlobalWafers America headquartered?
GlobalWafers America is headquartered in Sherman, Texas.
When was GlobalWafers America founded?
GlobalWafers America was founded in 2022.
How big is GlobalWafers America?
GlobalWafers America has an estimated 100-200 employees.
What certifications does GlobalWafers America hold?
GlobalWafers America lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does GlobalWafers America import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 255 inbound shipments for GlobalWafers America, with top origins including South Korea · Japan · Germany · Netherlands.
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