Apple has announced the expansion of its partnerships with a number of American companies specializing in the supply of vital materials and components for upcoming iPhones, specifically the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro devices. This move comes within the framework of the American Manufacturing Program (AMP), which the company launched to support the advanced manufacturing and local technology sector as part of its $600 billion financial commitment over four years.
In this context, Apple has concluded a new agreement with the Pennsylvania-based Perryman Company, which specializes in titanium production, valued at up to $100 million over the next three years. The company will supply Grade 5 titanium made with at least 80 percent recycled content to serve as the supporting frame for the foldable iPhone Duo. Apple has also expanded its partnership with Qnity Electronics in Delaware to produce advanced membranes used in the new variable aperture system within the iPhone 18 Pro camera.
A Wide Network of Local Suppliers
Apple relies on production components manufactured across dozens of U.S. states for more than 100 key components in its modern phones. Notable current partnerships include:
- Broadcom: Expanding and upgrading its Colorado facility to produce advanced radio frequency components as part of a $1.5 billion capital investment.
- Corning: Continuing the production of Ceramic Shield glass in Kentucky to cover all iPhones and Apple Watches offered globally by the end of 2026.
- Coherent: Supplying vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser technology in Texas to support facial recognition features and the Dynamic Island.
- TSMC: Continuing to expand production at its Arizona plant to manufacture advanced chips at a rate exceeding 100 million chips during 2026.
- Amkor Technology: Working to establish an advanced packaging and testing facility in Arizona to support local manufacturing.
Environmental Commitment and Technical Training Centers
In addition to manufacturing, Apple requires all direct suppliers to rely on 100 percent renewable energy by the end of the current decade to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. As part of its efforts to support talent, Apple opened the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Texas last August, spanning 20,000 square feet, to train small and medium-sized enterprises on advanced manufacturing techniques and printed circuit board assembly. The center also hosts the manufacturing of artificial intelligence servers and Mac mini devices.