Apple Accelerates US Manufacturing with Mac Mini Production in Houston

Apple announced on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, a significant expansion of its manufacturing operations in Houston, Texas, bringing the production of the Mac Mini to the United States for the first time. This move is part of the company’s broader commitment to increase domestic manufacturing and bolster its supply chain resilience.

Mac Mini Production Comes to the US

The Mac Mini will be assembled at a new facility on Apple’s existing Houston campus. This expansion too includes increased production of AI servers, which began ahead of schedule in 2025, and the establishment of a new Advanced Manufacturing Center. Apple anticipates that these operations will create thousands of jobs in the region.

Commitment to American Manufacturing

“Apple is deeply committed to the future of American manufacturing, and we’re proud to significantly expand our footprint in Houston with the production of Mac mini starting later this year,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO [Apple Newsroom]. The company is also accelerating the production of AI servers at the Houston plant.

Expanding the Houston Campus

The decision to manufacture the Mac Mini in Houston is part of Apple’s previously announced $600 billion U.S. Manufacturing commitment, unveiled last year [Tom’s Hardware]. The expansion will double the size of the Houston campus and includes the new 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center, designed to provide training in advanced manufacturing techniques to U.S. Businesses [9to5Mac].

Continued Production in Asia

While Apple is increasing its manufacturing presence in the U.S., production in China and Vietnam will continue. The Houston facility will initially focus on serving domestic demand as assembly operations scale up [Tom’s Hardware].

AI Server Production and Logic Boards

Workers in Houston currently assemble advanced AI servers, including logic boards produced onsite, which are then used in Apple data centers across the U.S. [Apple Newsroom].

Key Takeaways

• Apple will begin manufacturing the Mac Mini in Houston, Texas, later in 2026.
• The company is expanding its Houston campus and creating thousands of jobs.
• This move is part of Apple’s $600 billion investment in U.S. Manufacturing.
• Production in Asia will continue alongside the new U.S. Facility.
• Apple is also increasing production of AI servers at the Houston plant.