Construction to restart on Intel's 'Fab 24'plant

Construction at Leixlip on Intel's latest semi-conductor facility known as 'Fab 24' is to restart and will be ready for production in the first half of 2004. It will produce 300 mm wafers, using Intel's next generation 90-nanometer logic technology.

"The restart of construction on the site is a strong endorsement by the Corporation of Intel Ireland's key role in its future technology and manufacturing plans" said Jim O'Hara, Intel Ireland site manager.