Solidigm, the U.S. subsidiary of SK Hynix, is reportedly considering the construction of a NAND flash memory factory in the United States. Sources identify upstate New York as a potential location for the facility.
The expansion aims to meet surging global demand for memory chips driven by the artificial intelligence boom. This move would diversify manufacturing away from the company's primary NAND plant in Dalian, China.
A domestic plant would protect the firm from geopolitical tensions and U.S. export restrictions on chip equipment to China. SK Hynix stated that Solidigm is reviewing options to improve competitiveness but has not confirmed specific plans.