Apple to Manufacture Mac Minis in Houston

The tech giant expands U.S. production with new advanced manufacturing facility.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Apple announced it will begin building its Mac Mini computers in Houston, Texas later this year as part of a broader effort to expand manufacturing operations in the United States. The company is investing $600 million to build a new 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston that will also produce AI servers for use in Apple's data centers.

Why it matters

Apple's decision to manufacture the Mac Mini in the U.S. is part of the company's broader commitment to increase domestic production and reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing. This move comes amid ongoing trade tensions and the desire to avoid potential tariff threats. The new Houston facility will also provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing techniques.

The details

Apple said the Mac Mini desktop computers, which are currently manufactured in several Asian countries, will now be produced at the new Houston facility. In addition to the Mac Minis, the plant will also expand 'advanced AI server manufacturing' and provide training programs for students, supplier employees, and American businesses.

  • Apple announced the Houston manufacturing plans on February 24, 2026.
  • The new 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center is scheduled to open later this year.

The players

Apple

A multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who met with Apple CEO Tim Cook in 2025 to discuss the company's investment commitments in the U.S.

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What’s next

Apple's new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston is scheduled to open later this year, marking the first time the company will produce Mac Mini computers in the United States.

The takeaway

Apple's decision to manufacture the Mac Mini in the U.S. is a strategic move to expand domestic production and reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing. This investment in the Houston facility also demonstrates Apple's commitment to providing hands-on training in advanced manufacturing techniques, which could have broader implications for the local economy and workforce development.