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\nLandmark project will establish a world-class advanced manufacturing center, create hundreds of long-term jobs and position the Tri-Cities and Washington state as a global hub for fusion technology
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RICHLAND, Wash., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avalanche Energy Designs, Inc. (Avalanche) and the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) today announced a strategic engagement to advance plans for Avalanche\u2019s first global advanced manufacturing facility in the Tri-Cities region of Washington.<\/p>\n

Following a nationwide site evaluation that considered multiple industrial and technology hubs across the United States, Avalanche has selected the Tri-Cities to advance development of its first global manufacturing facility for its modular fusion energy machines. Avalanche and TRIDEC have signed a strategic engagement letter outlining their shared intent to work together on site selection, permitting, infrastructure readiness, regional supply chain development and specialized workforce development.<\/p>\n

The planned facility represents a significant next step in Avalanche\u2019s commercialization journey. Initially envisioned as a prototype production facility, the project is expected to expand into a fully vertically integrated commercial manufacturing operation capable of producing hundreds of fusion machines annually.<\/p>\n

The facility is anticipated to create hundreds of long-term skilled and unskilled jobs and generate billions of dollars in annual economic output as production scales. With access to regional rail and barge transportation networks, the facility would also provide Avalanche with the logistics capabilities needed to serve customers in North American and global markets.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis announcement is the result of years of relationship-building, collaboration and a shared belief in what is possible when an innovative company and a community work together,\u201d said Karl Dye, President and CEO of TRIDEC. \u201cAvalanche chose the Tri-Cities because of the extraordinary combination of talent, infrastructure, energy expertise and community support found here. Their decision to advance their first global advanced manufacturing facility in our region is a tremendous opportunity-not only for jobs and investment, but to further establish the Tri-Cities and Washington state as a national and global leader in the future of fusion energy. We are proud to continue this journey with Avalanche and excited about what we can build together.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n Building on a Proven Partnership<\/strong>
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The manufacturing announcement builds on a relationship between Avalanche and TRIDEC that has developed over several years and previously resulted in the establishment of FusionWERX, Avalanche\u2019s research and development facility in Richland.<\/p>\n

FusionWERX provides a platform for collaborative research and commercial opportunities involving Avalanche\u2019s proprietary compact neutron source. The facility will support partnerships with federal and state agencies, private and public institutions, and academic organizations, while also providing neutron irradiation services for advanced materials validation, industrial applications and radioisotope development.<\/p>\n

The success of FusionWERX helped demonstrate the Tri-Cities\u2019 ability to support the development and commercialization of advanced nuclear and fusion technologies.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Tri-Cities has been an exceptional partner in Avalanche\u2019s journey from an emerging fusion technology company to a company preparing for commercial-scale manufacturing,\u201d said Robin Langtry, Co-Founder and CEO of Avalanche Energy. \u201cThe success of FusionWERX demonstrated that this community has the talent, infrastructure, technical expertise and collaborative spirit required to advance breakthrough energy technologies. Establishing our first global manufacturing facility here is the natural next step. We envision a world-class manufacturing center that can produce hundreds of fusion machines each year, create hundreds of long-term jobs and generate significant economic activity while positioning the Tri-Cities and Washington state at the forefront of the global fusion industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n From Prototype to Global Manufacturing<\/strong>
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Avalanche is developing proprietary modular fusion power machines designed for scalable clean-energy deployment, with target capacities of 100 kilowatts and 5 megawatts.<\/p>\n

The planned manufacturing facility is envisioned to be a world-class, vertically integrated advanced manufacturing hub supporting the transition of Avalanche\u2019s fusion technology from prototype development to commercial production.\u00a0The manufacturing facility would operate near FusionWERX, creating a unique connection between research, development, prototyping and commercial manufacturing within the same regional ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Avalanche is currently on track to demonstrate net fusion energy gain, or Q>1, before 2030.<\/p>\n

\n Why the Tri-Cities<\/strong>
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Avalanche\u2019s decision to advance the project in the Tri-Cities reflects the region\u2019s longstanding connection to nuclear science and energy innovation, as well as its concentration of specialized technical talent and supporting infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The region offers access to:<\/p>\n