CANTON – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Corning Incorporated’s Canton Advanced Optics plant today.

She says the plant is paving the way for the future of semiconductor manufacturing. 

During the tour, Gillibrand learned about Corning’s cutting-edge innovations and how the facility is at the center of New York State’s semiconductor ecosystem. 

Corning makes some of the world’s purest glass and fluoride crystals, which are vital to nearly every step of the semiconductor manufacturing process.

“Corning’s Canton plant produces some of the world’s most advanced glass products and is helping New York become a global leader in chip manufacturing,” Gillibrand said. “Corning will continue to foster economic opportunities for the North Country, showing the world why New York leads the way in semiconductor innovation.”

Corning officials were pleased to see the senator.

“We’re grateful for Senator Gillibrand’s advocacy of Corning’s work to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain in the United States,” said Claude Echahamian, Vice President and General Manager of Corning Advanced Optics. “Senator Gillibrand’s support on the CHIPS & Science Act has helped us continue our growth and research in New York and deliver life-changing innovations to the semiconductor industry and beyond.”