Veeco Instruments Moves Corporate HQ from Long Island to Massachusetts

Latest in a trend of manufacturers leaving New York's Long Island region

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:12pm

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Veeco Instruments Inc., a semiconductor equipment manufacturer based in Plainview, New York, has announced it will be relocating its corporate operations to Beverly, Massachusetts upon completion of the move. This comes as Long Island has seen a mixed track record in retaining companies and keeping their headquarters in the region over the past 20 years.

Why it matters

The departure of Veeco Instruments is the latest in a broader trend of manufacturers and other businesses leaving Long Island, which has struggled to maintain its corporate presence in the face of factors like high costs, talent retention challenges, and competition from other regions.

The details

Veeco Instruments, which produces semiconductor manufacturing equipment, will be moving its corporate headquarters from Plainview, New York to Beverly, Massachusetts. The company cited a variety of factors behind the decision to relocate, including the region's talent pool, infrastructure, and overall business climate.

  • Veeco Instruments announced the move in early March 2026.
  • The relocation to Beverly, Massachusetts is expected to be completed in the coming months.

The players

Veeco Instruments Inc.

A manufacturer of semiconductor equipment based in Plainview, New York.

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What’s next

The move is expected to be finalized in the coming months as Veeco Instruments transitions its corporate operations from Long Island to its new headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts.

The takeaway

Veeco Instruments' decision to relocate its corporate headquarters from Long Island to Massachusetts is the latest example of the region's ongoing struggle to retain major businesses and manufacturers, underscoring the need for Long Island to address factors like high costs and talent retention in order to remain competitive.