Newport Wafer Fab

UK Approves Newport Wafer Fab Sale To US Vishay IntertechnologyUK Approves Newport Wafer Fab Sale To US Vishay Intertechnology

UK Approves Newport Wafer Fab Sale To US Vishay Intertechnology

Government approves sale of UK's largest chip-making facility to US firm, after blocking sale to Chinese owned entity

1 year ago
Newport Wafer Fab Sold To US Buyer For $177mNewport Wafer Fab Sold To US Buyer For $177m

Newport Wafer Fab Sold To US Buyer For $177m

The two year national security saga surrounding the UK’s largest chip-making facility, Newport Wafer Fab (NWF), looks to have been…

1 year ago
Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 17Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 17

Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 17

Welcome to Silicon UK Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the…

2 years ago
Newport Wafer Fab To Cut Jobs, Blames Government RestrictionsNewport Wafer Fab To Cut Jobs, Blames Government Restrictions

Newport Wafer Fab To Cut Jobs, Blames Government Restrictions

National security restrictions blamed as Welsh chip factory proposes to axe 100 jobs, as search for new owner continues

2 years ago
UK Government Blocks Newport Wafer Fab Acquisition, Citing National SecurityUK Government Blocks Newport Wafer Fab Acquisition, Citing National Security

UK Government Blocks Newport Wafer Fab Acquisition, Citing National Security

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia (owned by a Chinese firm) is ordered to sell majority stake in Newport Wafer Fab on national…

2 years ago
UK Again Delays Chinese Purchase Of Newport Wafer FabUK Again Delays Chinese Purchase Of Newport Wafer Fab

UK Again Delays Chinese Purchase Of Newport Wafer Fab

More delays to the national security probe into the acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab by a Chinese owned entity

3 years ago
Tech Investors Mull Newport Wafer Fab Rescue Bid – ReportTech Investors Mull Newport Wafer Fab Rescue Bid – Report

Tech Investors Mull Newport Wafer Fab Rescue Bid – Report

Amid a national security review, British chip executives are reportedly preparing a rescue bid for Welsh chip firm Newport Wafer…

3 years ago
Fate Of Newport Wafer Fab Uncertain, As Government Delays Sale DecisionFate Of Newport Wafer Fab Uncertain, As Government Delays Sale Decision

Fate Of Newport Wafer Fab Uncertain, As Government Delays Sale Decision

Government delays decision over whether the UK's largest maker of chips can be purchased by Dutch firm, which is Chinese-owned

3 years ago
UK Begins National Security Probe Of Altice’s Stake In BTUK Begins National Security Probe Of Altice’s Stake In BT

UK Begins National Security Probe Of Altice’s Stake In BT

After previously expressing its concern, the British Government now confirms a national security review of French billionaire's stake in BT

3 years ago
Chinese Acquisition Of Newport Wafer Fab Under National Security ReviewChinese Acquisition Of Newport Wafer Fab Under National Security Review

Chinese Acquisition Of Newport Wafer Fab Under National Security Review

Last year's promised national security review of the purchase UK’s largest chip producer never materialised, but it will now says…

3 years ago
Newport Wafer Fab Sold To China, Has UK Government Defence ContractsNewport Wafer Fab Sold To China, Has UK Government Defence Contracts

Newport Wafer Fab Sold To China, Has UK Government Defence Contracts

Newport Wafer Fab has over a dozen UK government research contracts, including a defence contract, despite being sold to Chinese-owned…

4 years ago
PM Orders Review Of Chinese Acquisition Of Newport Wafer FabPM Orders Review Of Chinese Acquisition Of Newport Wafer Fab

PM Orders Review Of Chinese Acquisition Of Newport Wafer Fab

Acquisition of UK’s largest largest chip producer by a Chinese owned firm has prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to order…

4 years ago
UK’s Largest Chip Fab, Newport Wafer Fab, Acquired By Chinese FirmUK’s Largest Chip Fab, Newport Wafer Fab, Acquired By Chinese Firm

UK’s Largest Chip Fab, Newport Wafer Fab, Acquired By Chinese Firm

National security? Newport Wafer Fab in Wales sold to Dutch chip firm, which in turn is owned by China’s Wingtech

4 years ago