Inventec Corp. plans to invest up to $85 million to establish a server manufacturing base in Texas, joining a wave of Taiwanese electronics manufacturers expanding U.S. operations amid looming tariff threats from the Trump administration.
The company’s board approved the investment plan on Monday, authorizing its U.S. subsidiary to seek “suitable production” plants in the southwestern state. The funds will come from disposable capital and bank loans, with implementation scheduled for May through December.
Inventec has been studying U.S. investment possibilities since January, noting challenges in shipping large, expensive servers overseas. The move aims to “meet customer shipment location requirements, actively pursue new customers and markets, and mitigate the impact of fluctuations in U.S. tariff policies,” according to the company’s statement.
Inventec’s decision comes as Taiwan faced potential 32% tariffs under Trump’s April 2 announcement targeting countries with trade surpluses against the U.S., before he paused the plan for 90 days. Taiwan’s government has pledged to help companies invest more in the U.S. to reduce the island’s trade surplus.
The Texas location was reportedly chosen for its proximity to Mexico and stable power supply. Industry sources indicate Inventec may lease a facility to build advanced server assembly lines potentially operational by year’s end.
Founded in 1975, Inventec manufactures notebooks, servers, and cloud computing products. The company joins Taiwanese peers including Foxconn, Quanta, Wistron, Wiwynn and Compal, which have already established or expanded U.S. operations amid increasing trade tensions.
