Jabilās US$500m Manufacturing Expansion for AI Data Centres
Jabil has committed US$500m over multiple years to expand its US manufacturing capabilities, with a focus on cloud and AI data centre infrastructure.
The Florida-based contract manufacturer is finalising the location for a new facility in the southeastern US, which it expects to become operational by mid-2026.
Its investment forms part of Jabil’s strategy to respond to increased demand from hyperscale data centre operators. The company currently operates 30 manufacturing sites across the US and has implemented automation, robotics and process optimisation technologies to support large-scale production across multiple sectors.
“To secure America's future in artificial intelligence, it's crucial that we build the hardware that powers AI innovation right here at home,” says Matt Crowley, Executive Vice-President, Global Business Units at Jabil.
“Domestic manufacturing isn't just an economic priority – it's a matter of national security.”
Mikros Technologies acquisition designed to support thermal management
The manufacturing expansion coincides with Jabil’s acquisition of Mikros Technologies, a New Hampshire-based company that specialises in liquid cooling and thermal management systems.
Mikros Technologies now operates as part of Jabil’s AI, energy storage and semiconductor testing divisions, with the acquisition addressing the thermal management requirements of modern data centre infrastructure – particularly where liquid cooling systems have become necessary for high-performance computing applications.
Data centre operators increasingly require sophisticated cooling solutions as processor densities increase and AI workloads generate higher heat loads.
With this in mind, Jabil’s investments are targeting the growing market for AI infrastructure hardware, where data centre operators are expanding capacity to support machine learning and artificial intelligence applications.
The company’s existing US manufacturing footprint includes facilities that produce components for technology companies across multiple industries.
Other recent manufacturing developments in the US
Jabil’s announcement comes alongside other major US manufacturing investments in technology hardware.
Texas Instruments has committed over US$60bn to develop seven semiconductor fabrication plants in Texas and Utah, creating approximately 60,000 jobs. The facilities will manufacture analogue chips used in electronic devices across industries.
Micron Technology plans to invest US$200bn in domestic memory manufacturing and research facilities across Idaho, New York and Virginia. The investment includes two new DRAM fabrication facilities in Idaho, high-bandwidth memory packaging in the US, and expanded capacity in Virginia and New York, supporting more than 90,000 jobs.
GlobalFoundries is investing US$16bn in its New York and Vermont operations, including $3bn dedicated to AI-oriented chip manufacturing. The expansion receives support from US technology partners and government incentives provided through federal programmes.
ASML, the Dutch photolithography equipment manufacturer, is investing approximately $200m to expand its research and manufacturing campus in Wilton, Connecticut. The company has increased its local workforce by 30% over three years, supported by US$14m in grants and US$6m in tax breaks.
CHIPS Act drives technology investments
The CHIPS and Science Act continues to provide grants and tax incentives for US technology manufacturing investments. However, tariff policies risk increasing construction costs and potentially slowing investment timelines, as demonstrated by delays affecting projects such as Samsung’s Texas facility.
These investments represent combined commitments approaching US$500bn across semiconductor manufacturing, memory production, AI chips and photolithography equipment.
The projects aim to establish domestic supply chains for critical technology components used in data centre infrastructure.
“This initiative is a key element of our long-term strategy to diversify our commercial portfolio and strengthen Jabil's presence in the US,” says Mike Dastoor, CEO of Jabil.
“Our position as a US-based company with a significant domestic footprint enables us to help the world's leading brands navigate challenges with agility and resilience.”
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