ASML to stay and grow in Eindhoven area, creating up to 20,000 jobs
by NL Times
NL Times— Chip giant ASML is set to create up to 20,000 jobs with a potential expansion in Eindhoven, marking a major win for the Dutch tech industry. ASML's expansion plans will likely involve the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) west of the city, a significant victory for the outgoing Cabinet's backroom negotiations with the company, nicknamed "Project Beethoven."
DutchNews.nl—ASML, Eindhoven sign development deal bringing 20,000 jobs. Chip machinery maker ASML is planning a major expansion in the Eindhoven region, putting rumours it may leave the Netherlands to bed and adding up to 20,000 workers to its local workforce. The company and Eindhoven city council on Monday signed a non-binding statement of intent, including a commitment to develop the northerly part of the “Brainport” industrial area where much of the city’s high tech industry is concentrated. Last month the government announced a €2.5 billion package of measures
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