For years now, Dutchess County has forged a remarkable reputation as a dynamic hub for the semiconductor and technology industry. Businesses know the county thanks to its superior location advantage that connects companies to a vast and varied consumer base. For high-tech businesses, the region’s location is bolstered by its availability of high-powered colocation sites and robust connectivity through major fiber providers.
Dutchess County’s semiconductor and technology industry fosters a dynamic ecosystem that continues to fuel economic growth in the region. Get to know some of the companies helping to drive this industry forward.
AMD
Founded in 1969 as a start-up, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. has grown into a global company, establishing themselves as a leading designer of high-performance semiconductors. The company has made groundbreaking strides in the semiconductor industry, creating technologies that advance the future of the data center, embedded, gaming and PC markets. AMD’s recent expansion to Dutchess County continues to elevate New York as an epicenter for this burgeoning industry and is expected to bring 165 new jobs to the Hudson Valley by 2025.
Hybrid Electrostatic (HES) Industries, LLC
With over 25 years of experience, Hybrid Electrostatic (HES) Industries, LLC remains a top contributor to Dutchess County’s growing semiconductor and technology industry. HES Industries works with customers around the globe to develop complete solutions for complex product development. They provide continued development for new material processing, with a history of major contributions like new interdigitated electrode designs and manufacturing processes. HES Industries was also named 2022 Small Business of the Year at the Think Dutchess Business Excellence Awards.
onsemi
Dutchess County is home to onsemi’s largest chip manufacturing facility in the U.S. After acquiring the East Fishkill 300mm fab in 2019, the company invested over $1.3 billion in establishing the nation’s sole 12-inch power discrete image sensor fab, safeguarding more than 1,000 high paying tech jobs in the Hudson Valley. onsemi continues to boost the state’s leadership in the semiconductor industry while continuing to grow its presence in the East Fishkill community.
With ongoing investments in critical training and education initiatives, onsemi is helping to cultivate a highly skilled workforce in Dutchess County while keeping the region on the cutting edge of innovation and technological advancement.
IBM
IBM, one of America’s top tech companies, has conducted business in Dutchess County for nearly 75 years. The company is known for developing groundbreaking innovations in the semiconductor and technology industry, like its progressive developments of mainframe technology. A visit from President Biden in 2022 highlighted the company’s plans to invest billions in growing its microchip research and development sector. In doing so, IBM is helping to position the Hudson Valley as a global leader in innovation.
eMagin
In their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and clean room in the Hudson Valley, eMagin, a leader in manufacturing microdisplay technology, brings innovation and success to the area’s business landscape. For 15+ years, eMagin has continually invested in its Dutchess County manufacturing facilities while tapping into the region’s skilled workforce. The company employs over 81 patents to produce its industry leading OLED Microdisplays within its Hopewell Junction facility.
Solid State Cooling (SSC)
Dutchess County benefits significantly from the presence of Solid State Cooling, a globally recognized leader in precision temperature control for a wide variety of market applications. Through their innovative developments of analytical equipment, high speed lasers, biomedical equipment and other industrial applications, SSC has established a reputation of reliability and environmental friendliness in Dutchess County. Boasting over 30 years of experience, SSC proudly manufactures all its products in the United States. The company has successfully shipped more than 70,000 units globally from its Hudson Valley-based facilities.
SSI Aeration, Inc.
Founded in Poughkeepsie, New York, SSI Aeration, Inc. designs and manufactures wastewater treatment plant equipment. The development of their patented fine bubble diffuser membrane materials, innovative product fabrication techniques, and simple interlocking parts bolster Dutchess County’s position as a hub for high-tech innovation. For 75+ years, they have successfully conducted business in 85+ countries, served 300 million people, and completed 7,000+ installations.
Mettrix Technology Corporation
Mettrix Technology provides a range of electronic services that include design, reverse engineering, schematic capture, and PCB layout. For years, their development of a wide variety of products such as circuit board designs, IC layouts, and battery charged monitors have benefited many multinational Fortune 500 companies. These continuous innovative strides allow the opportunity for nearby graduates to find jobs that in turn contribute to Dutchess County’s rapidly growing tech landscape.
DocuWare
DocuWare, a company that has been pioneering innovation in process digitization for more than 35 years, recently relocated its U.S. office to Beacon, New York in 2023. DocuWare knows firsthand how important it is to be smart about where and how you conduct business. That’s why the company is dedicated to creating innovative technology that digitizes and secures information that flows between any device at any time. Recognized as one of the best solutions on the market by many highly esteemed corporations, DocuWare offers businesses in Dutchess County and beyond easy access to secure and stable document management solutions.
Dutchess County’s business landscape continues to grow and evolve as these companies make strides in advancing our position in the burgeoning tech and semiconductor industry. We strive to make our Hudson Valley region an ideal location for growing businesses in this key sector, with benefits like appealing incentives, affordable utilities, technology advancement and higher education initiatives focused on building our future workforce.
Contact us to learn more about why so many high-tech businesses choose to Think Dutchess for the future success of their operations.