KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) officially launches its second headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Worth $200 million, the new addition follows KLA’s 2018 announcement to invest and break ground in Ann Arbor. The new campus has a locally-based leadership team and more than 300 employees. KLA plans to have an additional 300 hires over the next 12 to 18 months.
“With the opening of its new facility, KLA is helping us build Michigan’s future,” said Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “The next generation of technology and innovation are happening right here in Ann Arbor, thanks to KLA and partners including the Michigan Economic Development Committee and University of Michigan. With KLA’s bold investment and commitment to the community, we’ll continue growing Michigan’s economy, creating good-paying jobs, and securing our position on the world’s high-tech stage. Together, we will usher in a new era of prosperity for our families and communities.”
A Fortune 500 and global technology company, KLA develops equipment and services for the manufacturing of semiconductors. The new headquarters houses KLA’s AI Center of Excellence where machine learning applications help advance semiconductor manufacturing.
The campus also houses a 51,000-square foot clean room to support the R&D of KLA’s functions including supply chain, procurement, IT, finance, legal and HR and will also be operated out of the campus led by a diverse executive team based in Ann Arbor.
Situated in a forest, the new headquarters is a 230,000-square foot building designed as a sustainable campus. The structure features a state-of-the-art green roof and a monumental atrium. Employees can also enjoy a woodland trail, onsite cafeteria, coffee shop, fitness center and electric vehicle charging stations.
Rick Wallace, KLA president and chief executive officer, added, “Michigan has proven to offer impressive and diverse talent, rich cultural life, scenic surroundings and proximity to university and automotive partners. Our Ann Arbor headquarters will not only play a critical role in serving the growing demands of our global customer base, but also in driving our mission to advance humanity. At KLA Ann Arbor, the future is ours to create.”
