Nano chief on IBM Fishkill future: “All we’ve heard are rumors”

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Jon Campbell

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in suburban Schenectady on Tuesday to announce a new partnership between the state, General Electric, IBM and other major technology companies to develop the next generation of semiconductors.

But as that deal was announced, questions continue to swirl about IBM’s plant in East Fishkill, Dutchess County. IBM and GlobalFoundries, a major chip maker with a facility in Saratoga County, have been reported to be nearing a deal on the sale of IBM’s semiconductor business.

After the announcement Tuesday, Cuomo was asked about the future of IBM’s East Fishkill chip fab and whether he’s been involved in any talks between IBM and GlobalFoundries, both of which have been beneficiaries of major state investment in nanotechnology.

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