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Kentucky plant to become exclusive producer of cover glass for every iPhone and Apple Watch

 
Published Sep 12 2025

The Associated Press reported that Apple is deepening its long‑standing partnership with Corning by committing $2.5 billion to expand production at Corning’s Harrodsburg, Kentucky, facility, which will become the exclusive producer of cover glass for all iPhone and Apple Watch models sold worldwide. The article noted that Corning plans to triple production capacity and increase the plant’s workforce by 50%, strengthening U.S. manufacturing while advancing next‑generation glass innovation through a new on‑site research and development center.