TE Connectivity to invest over $60 million in optical manufacturing in New York State
TE Connectivity is investing more than $60 million in an R&D and manufacturing site in Henrietta, New York, for optical products. The facility is slated to open in spring 2027.
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what happened
TE Connectivity has announced plans to invest more than $60 million in a new research and manufacturing facility in Henrietta, New York, according to TradingView. The 135,000-square-foot site will develop and produce fiber optic solutions for hyperscale AI data centers and cloud providers. The focus is on high-density fiber array units recently acquired from RAM Photonics.
The plant is expected to open in spring 2027, with manufacturing ramping up through 2031. The company plans to employ more than 800 people in the greater Rochester region, a well-known hub for fiber optics. New York Governor Kathy Hochul linked the project to new manufacturing jobs in the area.
why it matters
The move signals a strategic push by TE into optical connectivity for AI data centers. The company says customers in the data center market have shown significant interest in its optical technology, so the investment is tied to expected future demand.
market impact
TE Connectivity: expanded optical production for data centers supports the company's long-term growth plans
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- TE Connectivity invests in New York State R&D and manufacturing facility to develop next-generation optical connectivity products — TradingView, 12 November 2026 at 13:10 UTC
- TE Connectivity Invests In New York State Research And Development And Manufacturing Facility — Reuters, 12 November 2026 at 14:26 UTC
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