Major Taiwan electronics manufacturer Compal Electronics is establishing its U.S. presence in Central Texas as part of its North American expansion strategy.
Compal's subsidiary Compal USA Technology leased more than 366,000 square feet at the end of last year for a manufacturing hub in Taylor, Texas, about 35 miles northeast of downtown Austin. The lease is for the entirety of building one at TaylorPort Rail Park.
Compal is one of the world’s top manufacturers of notebook PCs and smart devices and the new hub in Taylor is said to strengthen its presence and supply chain in North America amid the current geopolitical environment.
Compal is expected to receive state and local incentives in exchange for investing at least $200 million in capital improvements at the Taylor facility and creating an initial 750 jobs, with plans to scale operations to 900 employees, according to a statement from the Taylor Economic Development Corp.
“This investment not only strengthens our technology base but also underscores Taylor’s growing reputation as a hub for advanced technology and manufacturing," said Betty Day, chair of the Taylor Economic Development Corp., in the statement.
Compal's lease won a 2026 CoStar Impact Award, as judged by real estate professionals familiar with the market.
Houston-based Partners is the developer of TaylorPort Rail Park comprising 72 acres within the larger 755-acre RCR Taylor Logistics Park. TaylorPort Rail Park also includes a 183,340-square-foot build-to-suit space occupied by Tesla.
The park is near where South Korean tech giant Samsung is building a $17 billion semiconductor campus.
About the project: Partners broke ground on the building Compal leased on a speculative basis in 2023. Partners developed the facility to support advanced manufacturing operations and large-scale industrial users. Compal is expected to move into the building this year, and the tenant build-out is underway.
What the judge said: “This lease helps grow the local economy by creating jobs, attracting major companies and making Central Texas a key location for manufacturing and shipping,” said Amy Ables, executive director of NAIOP Austin.
They made it happen: John Simons, Mitchell Hanzik, John Colglazier Jr., Kyle Kennan and Gray Gilbert of Partners were part of the leasing and development team. Barrett Bufkin and John Bollman with Transwestern represented the tenant.