Wistron Corp. is doubling down on US manufacturing with two production bases in Dallas, Texas, aiming to strengthen its competitive position in North America regardless of tariff outcomes.
Chairman Lin Hsien-ming told shareholders after their meeting on May 16 that producing high-value products on US soil will enhance the company’s ability to meet local supply demands and support highly customized production requirements. The Texas facilities will primarily manufacture AI GPUs and high-performance computing products, with production potentially starting as early as 2026.
The expansion aligns with Wistron’s NT$500 million (US$15.5 million) investment to build AI servers for Nvidia Corp., supporting the chipmaker’s ambitious plan to manufacture up to US$500 billion worth of AI infrastructure in the United States over the next four years.
CEO Jeff Lin indicated the company will synchronize its timeline with customer expectations, following a 12-15 month setup period. However, he cautioned that deployment could face delays as the sudden influx of manufacturing operations strains local supply chains despite abundant resources like water, electricity, and land.
Wistron isn’t starting from scratch in Texas, leveraging its decade-long presence through existing service and repair centers staffed with over 1,000 employees, half of whom are engineers. This established footprint should facilitate the transition to highly automated production lines.
Despite potential political changes in the US, Lin emphasized that their investment advantages will persist through localized customer service and customization capabilities. He added that AI server demand remains strong globally as companies continue their AI transformation journeys.
