FORT WORTH, Texas — Celestica Inc. a global leader in data center
infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, today provided an update on
its plans to establish operations in AllianceTexas in Fort Worth, Texas. This
expansion of manufacturing footprint in Dallas-Fort Worth further scales the
company’s long-term presence in the state to meet the surging global demand for
next-generation data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions.
Once
fully completed, the new campus will include over one million square feet of
advanced manufacturing and engineering space. The project is expected to create
approximately 1,700 full-time, highly skilled jobs in Fort Worth across
manufacturing operations, engineering, supply chain and quality assurance.
"This investment reflects the incredible
momentum of our business and the growing demand from customers for US-based
capabilities supporting advanced technology solutions,” said Yann Etienvre,
Chief Operations Officer, Celestica.” This new capacity is highly strategic and
aligns our long-term growth plans with customer roadmaps and multi-year
infrastructure investments already underway."
The Fort Worth investment is a key pillar of
Celestica’s broader growth initiatives, where the company continues to invest
in engineering talent and operational capabilities to support the future of
advanced technology solutions.
Quotes:
“Fort Worth
continues to attract world-class companies that are driving innovation and
strengthening our economy, and Celestica’s investment is another major
milestone for our city. Their expansion at AllianceTexas aligns with several of
Fort Worth’s target industries, including smart building technology, aerospace
and defense, and healthcare technology—while creating approximately 1,700
high-quality jobs. We are proud to welcome Celestica to Fort Worth and look
forward to the long-term opportunities this project will create for our
residents and community.”
– Mayor
Mattie Parker
“Celestica's
decision to establish operations at AllianceTexas is a tremendous win for Fort
Worth and a powerful signal that our city is a destination for world-class tech
manufacturing. A significant capital investment and approximately 1,700 new
jobs don't happen by accident. They happen because Fort Worth has built a
business climate where global companies see an opportunity and choose to
invest. We are honored to welcome Celestica to our community and even more
excited about what this means for the talented workforce that will power this
facility for years to come.” - Robert Allen, President & CEO, the Fort
Worth Economic Development Partnership.
“Celestica’s
expansion at AllianceTexas further reinforces Fort Worth’s position as a
leading hub for advanced manufacturing and next-generation technology
infrastructure. With plans for capital investment that create approximately 1,700
high-skilled jobs, Celestica is making a significant long-term commitment to
North Texas. We greatly appreciate Celestica’s selection of AllianceTexas for
this very significant investment and look forward to working with them in the
years ahead. This investment reflects the strength of Fort Worth’s
infrastructure platform, reliable power capacity, strong workforce pipeline and
collaborative business environment, all of which continue to attract global
companies building for the future.” — Mike Berry, President, Hillwood.
About Celestica
Celestica is a technology leader dedicated to
driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in
design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions,
Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid
cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team
and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve
competitive advantages. For more information on Celestica, visit www.celestica.com.
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