[News] SK hynix Reportedly Expands U.S. Footprint with New Seattle Office Near NVIDIA and Amazon

As SK hynix ramps up ties with major tech players like NVIDIA, advancing U.S. production through its Indiana advanced packaging plant is just one part of its strategy. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal via The Guru, the memory giant has now secured a new office in Seattle’s Bellevue area, a hotspot for Big Tech.

Notably, the reports suggest that the move not only strengthens collaboration with NVIDIA but also places SK hynix among a cluster of tech giants including Amazon and Microsoft, boosting its presence and influence within the local ecosystem.

It makes sense that SK hynix positioned its Seattle office near these tech giants. A previous report from News1 explained the scenario: tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are ramping up their own ASICs to challenge NVIDIA, which is driving stronger demand for high-end HBM. This creates fresh opportunities for suppliers—but also intensifies competition.

According to industry sources cited by Puget Sound Business Journal, SK hynix recently signed a lease for approximately 5,500 sq. ft. at the landmark City Center Bellevue, a landmark building in downtown Bellevue, Washington. The expanded space is intended to enhance the company’s local business operations and responsiveness, the report adds.

SK hynix Pushes Ahead with U.S. Advanced Packaging Plant

Meanwhile, SK hynix’s $3.87 billion advanced packaging plant in Indiana is moving forward. According to Semicon Electronics, the West Lafayette City Council approved the company’s land use change proposal in May, clearing the way for construction.

The report notes that the project will progress gradually, starting with factory design and permitting in the first half of 2025, followed by infrastructure development and groundbreaking in the second half. Construction and key equipment installation are scheduled for 2026–2027, with equipment testing and commissioning taking place through 2028, leading to full-scale mass production by the end of that year.

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