Due to KLA-U.K.’s significant growth the company made a significant capital investment of more than £100M to construct a new high-tech 19509m2 R&D and manufacturing facility in Newport accommodating 750-employees.
KLA-U.K. entered into a Development Agreement with Trebor Developments to deliver the new facility with Andrew Scott Ltd appointed as main Contractor.
The new facility underpins KLA-U.K.’s local growth plans requiring additional high-technology jobs in support of its continued development of wafer processing solutions for high-growth secular industries. The facility also builds on KLA-U.K.’s expertise in advance packaging and compound semi-conductor processing technologies.
Reflecting the company’s commitment to its environmental goals for the new facility, KLA-U.K. adopted the globally recognised, science-based sustainable and energy efficient design standards with the new facility designed to achieving BREEAM Excellent rating.
Inside the striking design are three floors of high-quality working environments, providing staff with modern workspaces, flexible breakout areas and a staff restaurant. With staff wellbeing a priority, the facility includes a gymnasium and a footpath to support employee fitness and health along with ample secure cycle storage and shower facilities. 47no. EV charging points installed to accommodate the use of more sustainable vehicle choices.
Three Winning Facts:
- PROSPEROUS / MORE EQUA: New sustainable facility providing long-term, well-paid construction and technology jobs.
- PROSPEROUS / RESILIENT: Multi-million-pound project is a true asset to the local and wider Welsh economy.
- GLOBALLY RESPONSIBLE: The project put safety, sustainability, wellness, collaboration and operational efficiency at the heart of the design and construction process.
