Hewlett Packard Enterprise will expand manufacturing, testing and warehousing capabilities to support growing demand for AI and high-performance computing.
MADISON, Wis. (October 16, 2026) — Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) plans to invest $75 million over the next five years to expand its Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, operations, creating 75 new high-skill jobs and increasing capacity to support artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies.
The company currently employs nearly 500 people at its Chippewa Falls location. Its latest investment will expand testing, warehousing and manufacturing capabilities, strengthening the facility’s role in serving customers worldwide.
To support the project, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has authorized up to $5.1 million in additional performance-based Enterprise Zone tax credits. The incentives build on an $8 million agreement announced in 2021.
Expanding Capacity for AI and High-Performance Computing
HPE’s expansion comes as demand grows for the computing infrastructure behind AI applications and advanced research. The Chippewa Falls investment will enhance the company’s production and testing capacity while supporting future growth.
“Demand for AI and high-performance computing is growing rapidly around the world, and Chippewa Falls plays an important role in helping HPE deliver the technologies our customers rely on every day,” said Mark Bakker, HPE executive vice president and general manager of operations.
“We’re proud to continue investing in Wisconsin, building on our longstanding presence in the state, creating new opportunities, and strengthening our ability to support customers as they pursue innovation and growth.”
HPE provides enterprise technologies spanning AI, cloud and networking. The company established its Chippewa Falls location after purchasing the facility from Cray Inc. in 2019.
Wisconsin Incentives Build on Previous Investment
Under its original 2021 Enterprise Zone agreement, HPE exceeded its commitments by investing more than $25.9 million in Wisconsin, creating 120 jobs and retaining 486 positions.
Based on that performance and the company’s continued growth plans, WEDC’s Board of Directors approved an amendment to the agreement in July 2026. The amendment increases total available tax credits to $13.1 million and extends the contract by five years.
The additional credits are performance-based, tying state support to the company’s fulfillment of contractual requirements.
Gov. Tony Evers said the expansion supports Wisconsin’s efforts to strengthen its technology economy and create opportunities for skilled workers.
“I’m glad that through WEDC and our partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, we’re ensuring Wisconsin continues to advance its position as a hub for advanced technology and innovation, while bringing in new, family-supporting jobs in Chippewa Falls,” Evers said.
Supporting Wisconsin’s Advanced Manufacturing Workforce
The HPE announcement accompanies broader state investments in workforce training for advanced manufacturing and AI.
Wisconsin recently announced $6.6 million in Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) grants to 82 employers. The funding will support occupational skills training for 3,823 workers.
For Chippewa Falls and the surrounding Chippewa Valley, HPE’s planned expansion represents continued investment in an established technology operation, adding skilled employment opportunities and capacity to serve growing global computing markets.
