X-FAB Silicon Foundries announced the opening of its new UK office. Following the recent sale of its Plymouth silicon fabrication facility to Plessey Semiconductors, X-FAB has established a UK office supporting R&D, customer Hotline support and Sales. The new office employs experts from the former X-FAB UK and allows X-FAB to continue its technical support for its customers in North West Europe. The X-FAB Plymouth office will also offer Sales support and technical advice, through X-FAB's "Hotline" service.