Corning, Meta break ground on Hickory expansion tied to "$6B" AI data center deal

Name: Corning, Meta break ground on Hickory expansion tied to "$6B" AI data center deal
Uploaded: 2026-04-06T16:52:27.000Z
Duration: 1 min 30 s
Description: Corning and Meta Platforms broke ground on a major expansion of Corning's optical cable manufacturing facility in Hickory, NC. This expansion is part of a multi-year, $6 billion agreement for Corning to supply optical cable for Meta's US data centers, emphasizing domestic manufacturing.

News Clip1:30The Charlotte Observer·Hickory, Catawba County, NC·4/6/2026

Corning and Meta Platforms broke ground on a major expansion of Corning's optical cable manufacturing facility in Hickory, NC. This expansion is part of a multi-year, $6 billion agreement for Corning to supply optical cable for Meta's US data centers, emphasizing domestic manufacturing.

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Hickory, North Carolina, recently hosted a landmark groundbreaking ceremony at the Trivium Corporate Center for a significant expansion of Corning Incorporated's optical cable manufacturing facility. The event celebrated a powerful commitment to American manufacturing and the future of technology, with Hickory Mayor Hank Guess among those praising the initiative.
This expansion is a direct result of a newly announced multi-year agreement between Corning and Meta Platforms, valued at up to $6 billion. Under this deal, Corning will serve as the anchor supplier of domestically made optical cable, which is essential for accelerating the buildout of Meta's next-generation data centers across the United States. The partnership highlights Meta's deepening commitment to sourcing technology from within the U.S., with the crucial manufacturing work beginning at the Hickory plant.