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Aviza Technology plans to invest £6.4 million over a multi-year period to enhance research, development and engineering capabilities at its Newport, Wales semiconductor equipment facility. The Welsh Assembly Government's Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) program will contribute £1.2 million in grants to the project.
The company expects to create 30 direct engineering jobs in the project as well as support expanded responsibilities for an additional 50 positions, according to the company.

Minister for Enterprise, Innovation and Networks Andrew Davies said, "We are pleased to offer this grant to Aviza Technology, Inc. This grant from the Assembly Government will enable Aviza's Newport operations to further develop and strengthen its presence here in Wales, in addition to complementing the company's R&D efforts at its Scotts Valley, California global headquarters. Aviza is already one of the flagships of the advanced technology sector of the Welsh economy — and this latest investment underlines the company's continued commitment to Newport's economy."