Apple announced that it is expanding its factory operations in Houston, where it will start making Mac mini computers in the U.S. for the first time. The company will also increase the production of advanced AI servers at the Houston factory and offer hands-on training at a new Advanced Manufacturing Center opening later this year. This expansion will create thousands of new jobs.
The Mac mini has been popular worldwide for over 20 years, offering powerful performance in a small design. With new AI features, it’s become a key tool for students, creatives, and small business owners. Production of the Mac mini will begin later this year at a new factory on Apple’s Houston site, which will double the size of the campus.
Apple began making advanced AI servers in Houston in 2025, and production is going faster than planned. These servers are used in Apple data centers across the U.S.
In addition to production, Apple is investing in training the U.S. workforce. Later this year, the company’s new 20,000-square-foot Smart Manufacturing Center in Houston will open. This center will offer training in advanced manufacturing techniques to students and workers, helping U.S. businesses improve their manufacturing skills.
Apple has been a leader in personal technology since the launch of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, the company continues to innovate with products like the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, along with services like the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products and improving the world.
Executive Statement
According to Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, Apple is deeply committed to the future of American manufacturing, and they are proud to significantly expand their footprint in Houston with the production of Mac mini starting later this year. They began shipping advanced AI servers from Houston ahead of schedule, and they are excited to accelerate that work even further.