Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX) marked a major milestone in its Oregon operations with the opening of a new $65 million office building at its Tualatin campus, underscoring the company’s continued investment in the Silicon Forest, a hub for semiconductor innovation in the Portland metro area.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony drew a mix of state and federal officials, local leaders, academic representatives, and business partners. Oregon State Senate President Robert Wagner, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, and representatives from Governor Tina Kotek’s office attended, alongside Lam executives and community stakeholders. The event highlighted the company’s longstanding presence in the region and its role as a major employer and innovator.
“Empowered by thousands of talented, hardworking Oregonians, Lam is on the cutting edge of delivering atomic-scale manufacturing advancements essential for the future of computing, robotics, AI, and more,” Wagner said during the ceremony. Congresswoman Salinas also emphasized the company’s contribution to Oregon’s semiconductor leadership, noting Lam’s impact on workforce development and regional economic growth.
The newly opened Tualatin Building G adds 120,000 square feet across four stories, creating up to 700 workspaces for current and future employees. The expansion is part of a broader multi-year strategy to enhance Lam’s research and development operations in Tualatin, which will continue to evolve with future infrastructure projects. Senior Vice President Sesha Varadarajan, who led the ribbon-cutting, described the facility as “an essential global hub for breakthrough semiconductor manufacturing equipment and process development,” supporting the company’s goal of advancing semiconductor innovation in the AI era.
Lam Research has maintained a presence in Oregon for more than three decades, with facilities in Hillsboro, Sherwood, and Tualatin, including two manufacturing sites and state-of-the-art R&D laboratories. The Tualatin campus has played a central role in developing semiconductor fabrication tools and processes that have contributed to industry milestones, including the original SABRE copper plating technology and its subsequent iterations—SABRE 3D and VECTOR TEOS 3D. These technologies enable denser memory, faster interconnects, and more energy-efficient chips, supporting advances in AI, cloud computing, and other high-performance applications.
The Tualatin R&D operations are part of Lam’s global network, which integrates advanced physics, materials science, engineering, AI, and virtual twin simulations to design tools that support semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. The company said its investment in Oregon reflects a commitment to maintaining proximity to customers while enhancing capabilities to meet future demand.
Local leaders and academic representatives were also part of Tuesday’s ceremony, including Washington County Commissioner Pam Treece, Tualatin Mayor Frank Bubenik, Oregon State University Dean of Engineering Forrest Masters, and CEO of Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest Nadja Sailesman. Their presence underscored Lam’s collaborative engagement with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and the community to develop future talent and support economic resilience.
Varadarajan noted that the Tualatin campus expansion positions Lam to respond to projected growth in the semiconductor market, which is expected to reach $1 trillion in the coming years. “Our continuing growth in the Silicon Forest demonstrates our commitment to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate,” she said.
With the addition of Building G, Lam Research strengthens its role in the region, providing both workforce capacity and infrastructure to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
