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Jul 11, 2007

STMicroelectronics plans to close Phoenix plant, cut jobs

“Growing revenue is important, but we're also committed to improving our cost structure by reducing the number of our manufacturing sites and, as a result, trimming excess capacity and lowering manufacturing overhead”

Swiss chip maker STMicroelectronics NV will close manufacturing plants in Texas, Arizona and Morocco, cutting 4,000 jobs. via ABC15.com

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URSTUCK

Phoenix, AZ

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#1
Nov 29, 2007
 
Didn't this operation sell all it's secrets to China cohesive with 4 com's treason?
ST employee

Phoenix, AZ

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Jan 29, 2008
 
You watch too many movies. We don't do defense, so what would we give them? Chips for a top secret cell phone??
Disgruntled

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Jul 22, 2008
 
I hope ST falls flat on their frog ass'. We have carried the company for many years and this is how they repay us. Screw them!
Current Rumors

Laveen, AZ

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Aug 28, 2008
 
Is ST in Phoenix being purchased/or already purchased by Grace Semi in China? Does anyone know whats really happening?

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Aug 28, 2008
 
what the HECK???
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#6
Sep 2, 2008
 
Minimise the assets would probably generate attractive PE/ PER, should be worth to invest and hold it for long term. Most importantly STM is likely in focusing of R&D activities instead of manufacturing.
st worker

Surprise, AZ

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Sep 14, 2008
 
STM will be selling to another company. All fingers point to Grace semi.
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Sep 15, 2008
 
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