Amazon’s Multibillion Dollar Manufacturing Deal with Corning

Amazon announced a “multibillion-dollar” agreement with Corning, to supply the optical fibre, cable and connectivity solutions that power Amazon's expanding data centre infrastructure across the US. 

Corning says the investment will create 1,000 new jobs at Corning's manufacturing facilities across North Carolina and support hundreds of additional construction jobs to expand Corning’s facilities.

Corning invented low cost optical fibre in the 1970. Its optical fibre is now in incredible demand during the build out of data centres needed for AI and the company is rapidly expanding, having already partnered with technology giants NVIDIA and Meta in 2026. 

Amazon and Corning’s multibillion-dollar deal

Corning says the deal creates 1,000 jobs at Corning's North Carolina facilities, hundreds of construction jobs and a workforce training program.

Through the agreement, Amazon will work with Corning on a new program that will expand its Fibre Optic Technician Training Program with Catawba Valley Community College to train students for careers in fibre optic manufacturing and related technical roles.

Matt Garman, CEO of AWS, says: "Amazon's investments in North Carolina have created more than 26,000 jobs across the state. This multibillion-dollar agreement with Corning continues that commitment, channelling investment into American manufacturing and creating 1,000 new jobs at their facilities near our data centres.

"We're also partnering to train North Carolinians for highly skilled roles in fibre optics and fusion splicing. These long-term investments create long-term careers and real opportunity in the communities where we operate."

Corning’s partnerships with tech giants

In January of 2026, Corning signed a multi-year agreement with Meta for US$6bn to supply the technology giant with its offerings in optical fibre, cable and connectivity solutions.

In a deal announced by Corning in May of this year, the glassmaker partnered with NVIDIA. 

Corning's expansion with NVIDIA includes the construction of three new advanced manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Texas and the creation of more than 3,000 new jobs in the US.

Wendell Weeks, Corning’s CEO, says the company’s new agreement with Amazon represents a milestone for the company: "This agreement with Amazon represents a significant milestone for Corning and for American manufacturing,

"For 175 years, Corning has pioneered the technologies that connect people and transform industries. Amazon's investment will help us expand production, create 1,000 new advanced manufacturing jobs at our facilities and lead the way toward building a resilient US manufacturing base."

Amazon’s data centre buildout 

This agreement with Corning is in addition to Amazon’s plans, announced last year, to invest US$10bn in North Carolina to expand cloud computing infrastructure. It builds on the more than US$20bn Amazon has invested in North Carolina since 2010.

US Senator, Ted Budd, says: “Every day, North Carolina is proving that American manufacturing and cutting-edge technology go hand in hand. 

"This multibillion-dollar agreement, between Amazon and Corning, will create 1,000 family-sustaining jobs for hardworking North Carolinians while also strengthening the critical infrastructure of the US supply chain.”

Amazon's data centres power the services millions of people and businesses rely on every day, from hospitals and emergency services to streaming entertainment and AI.