Corning, Meta Launch $267M Expansion in Hickory to Power AI Growth

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-13T09:29:48+00:00

Corning Inc. and Meta Platforms are expanding optical cable manufacturing in Hickory, North Carolina, with a $267 million project creating 132 jobs. This initiative, part of a $6 billion partnership, aims to build the world's largest fiber-optic plant to meet rising demand.

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2026-04-13 09:29:48

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Corning Inc. and Meta Platforms have begun construction on a $267 million expansion in Hickory, North Carolina, to boost Corning’s optical cable manufacturing capacity. This project, part of a $6 billion agreement between the two companies, aims to create 132 new jobs and will establish the world’s largest fiber-optic manufacturing plant. The expansion addresses the surging demand for fiber, primarily driven by artificial intelligence technologies and advanced data centers, with Meta serving as the anchor customer.

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