Jabil Announces $500M Investment in AI Infrastructure Facility to Launch in 2026
Jabil, a leading contract manufacturer based in Florida, has committed US$500 million over several years to expand its manufacturing capabilities, focusing specifically on cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) data center infrastructure, as reported by Data Center Magazine.
This substantial investment will support the development of a new AI infrastructure facility located in the southeastern United States, which is expected to become operational by mid-2026.
The expansion is a response to the growing demand from hyperscale data center operators who require advanced hardware to support AI-driven applications. With over 30 manufacturing sites currently operational across the US, Jabil plans to leverage its experience in automation, robotics, and process optimization to meet the increasing need for AI infrastructure.
A Strategic Move to Secure America's AI Future
Matt Crowley, Executive Vice-President of Global Business Units at Jabil, said, “To secure America's future in artificial intelligence, it's crucial that we build the hardware that powers AI innovation right here at home.”
He added, "Domestic manufacturing isn't just an economic priority – it's a matter of national security.”
Acquisition of Mikros Technologies to Strengthen Thermal Management Solutions
In addition to the new facility, Jabil has also acquired Mikros Technologies, a New Hampshire-based company that specializes in liquid cooling and thermal management systems. This acquisition is critical as AI workloads in data centers generate significant heat, necessitating sophisticated cooling solutions.
Mikros Technologies will now operate within Jabil’s AI, energy storage, and semiconductor testing divisions, addressing the growing need for efficient thermal management in high-performance computing environments.
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Supporting the Growing Demand for AI Infrastructure
Jabil's new investment comes as the demand for AI infrastructure hardware continues to surge, driven by the need to support machine learning and AI applications. Data center operators are increasingly seeking advanced cooling systems to cope with the higher heat loads produced by dense processors and AI workloads.
Jabil's manufacturing expansion will enable the company to meet these demands by producing high-performance components for AI and cloud-based systems.
According to Data Center Magazine, Jabil’s announcement comes at a time when several major technology companies are making significant investments in US manufacturing. Texas Instruments has committed over US$60 billion to build seven semiconductor fabrication plants, while Micron Technology is investing $200 billion to expand its memory manufacturing operations.
Additionally, GlobalFoundries has announced a $16 billion investment in AI chip manufacturing, and ASML is investing $200 million to expand its research and manufacturing campus.
These investments, supported by the CHIPS and Science Act, aim to establish robust domestic supply chains for critical technology components, including semiconductors, memory chips, and AI infrastructure.
Despite some challenges, such as tariff policies that have delayed projects like Samsung’s Texas facility, these investments represent a major push to strengthen US technology manufacturing capabilities.
