Foresight Technologies has announced it will establish a new center for high-purity fluid and chemical system equipment production on their Tempe campus.

The Foresight Technology Center is focused on partnerships with original equipment manufacturers and semiconductor fabrication plants to support development and production of high-purity fluid delivery equipment for semiconductor and chemical markets, according to a press release.

The center will consist of Foresight’s existing 80,000-square-foot Tempe operations, plus a new adjoining 100,000-square-foot facility, which is expected to be operational in this year’s third quarter, the press release stated.

The Foresight Technology Center will create 250 additional jobs, doubling Foresight’s current employee headcount.

“We are excited to make this significant commitment to support the global semiconductor market,” said Jeff Hull, Foresight chief executive. “Foresight has been based in Arizona since 1995 and experienced continued growth due the relationships with leading semiconductor original equipment manufacturers and proximity to the largest concentration of semiconductor fabs in the U.S. Growing and expanding our capabilities at our Tempe site was an easy choice.”

The Foresight Technology Center will be focused on providing high-purity equipment integration and fluid acceptance test facilities for leading edge manufacturer modules, slurry systems, chemical distribution, valve manifold boxes, fabrication infrastructure, and other plastic-based equipment. The center will serve both U.S. and overseas customers allowing them to rapidly add capacity, lower costs, and provide direct local support for their U.S.-based fabrication customers, the press release stated.

“Foresight has been a vital technology leader in our community for years,” said Tempe Mayor Corey Woods. “Not only does Foresight Technologies bring high-quality jobs to our city, but their international reputation for excellence enhances our city’s status as a technology magnet.”

Foresight’s expansion showcases Arizona’s semiconductor industry momentum, with recent announcements including Moov and Cactus Materials in Tempe, Edwards in Chandler and Benchmark in Mesa.

“Foresight’s expansion adds to Arizona’s fast-growing semiconductor ecosystem,” said Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “The Foresight Technology Center will expand our semiconductor supply chain while creating skilled jobs. We are grateful to Foresight for its continued commitment to Arizona, furthering the state as a premier destination for advanced semiconductor operations.”