Europe gives SK Hynix the nod to gobble up Intel's NAND flash and solid-state drive biz

The European Commission has approved SK Hynix’s acquisition of Intel’s NAND flash and solid-state drive businesses, bringing the Korean semiconductor biz one step closer to officially closing the $9bn takeover. The deadline for the European regulators to decide on the merger passed this week with no issues, and SK Hynix also …

[Pascal Monett]

"build a total of six fabs in Arizona"

Great idea there. Arizona is the driest state of the USA. Great choice to place six plants that use millions of gallons of water every day.

I can't even begin to image the amount of tax you're not going to pay.

[A.P. Veening]

Re: "build a total of six fabs in Arizona"

Great idea there. Arizona is the driest state of the USA. Great choice to place six plants that use millions of gallons of water every day.

Good incentive to re-use the water after proper treatment. As for energy, solar power should do nicely there.

[Sparkus]

new word

recycle, as in the many millions of gallons of water you worry about will be cleaned, filtered, and reused.

Any other objections?

[Kev99]

I know of several areas in Ohio that high unemployment, beaucoup water resources, near major transportation hubs, and LOW wage requirements.