TAIPEI, May 6, 2025 — Wistron Corp, one of Taiwan’s largest electronics manufacturers and a growing force in AI server production, said Tuesday its board has approved an additional $455 million investment into its newly formed U.S. subsidiary.

The expanded capital commitment brings Wistron’s total planned investment in the U.S. unit to $500 million. The company initially announced a $45 million injection on April 2, citing a focus on “business development and strategic growth” in the United States.

The move underscores Wistron’s push to broaden its North American footprint amid rising global demand for AI infrastructure and growing geopolitical pressures to diversify production bases outside of Asia.

“This investment supports strategic growth and deepens our commitment to the U.S. market,” the company said in a press release. It did not specify the subsidiary’s operational timeline or exact location but indicated it will serve as a platform for expanding commercial activities and client engagement.

Wistron, which started as a manufacturing spin-off from Acer Inc., has evolved into a major global electronics supplier. The company assembles a range of products including servers, smartphones, and notebook PCs for clients worldwide. In recent years, it has placed greater emphasis on advanced computing systems, including servers optimized for artificial intelligence workloads.

The company’s broader strategy aligns with moves by other Taiwanese tech firms to strengthen their presence in the United States, driven by shifting supply chain dynamics and increased U.S. government incentives for domestic tech manufacturing.

Wistron has not disclosed whether the new investment will be linked to facility construction, R&D, or client services. However, analysts expect that a portion will support expansion in data centre-related infrastructure, where U.S. demand for AI server capacity continues to grow rapidly.

The company remains one of several contract manufacturers quietly expanding in strategic markets without high-profile announcements, choosing instead to build methodically to meet specific client needs and geopolitical expectations.

Wistron’s shares trade on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The company has not provided earnings guidance tied to the U.S. subsidiary investment.