As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies has operated in Phoenix since the parent company acquired ATMI’s GaAs epiwafer assets in 2003. The company’s U.S. operation develops and manufactures materials for semiconductor and advanced-composite applications, with custom epitaxial wafers produced in a 50,000-square-foot facility that includes more than 6,000 square feet of clean-room space. Its management systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
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ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
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ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System
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IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management System
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IQE plcWith roots in a 1988 MOCVD operation in Cardiff, IQE plc makes advanced compound-semiconductor epiwafers and substrates that form the materials foundation of modern chips and devices. The company is the world’s only pure-play epitaxy provider with manufacturing sites across three continents, supplying technologies for connectivity, sensing, power and displays. Its facilities are independently certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with experience supporting demanding automotive and aerospace requirements.BETHLEHEM, PA
Filmtronics IncFilmtronics makes advanced semiconductor process materials, including spin-on polymers and diffusants, from its global headquarters in Butler, Pennsylvania. Present since the semiconductor industry’s early-1970s boom, the company supports demanding electronics, MEMS, photonics and photovoltaic applications with customized materials and process-development expertise. Filmtronics has maintained ISO 9001 registration since 2000 and is also ISO 14001 certified.BUTLER, PA
The Chemours CompanyThe Chemours Company makes advanced chemical materials, including fluoropolymers that help semiconductor manufacturers protect critical equipment and produce reliable chips. Its Advanced Performance Materials business carries the legacy of Roy Plunkett’s 1938 fluoropolymer discovery and supplies materials used across high-technology applications worldwide. Chemours also operates Europe’s largest production site in Dordrecht, where it makes Teflon™ and Viton™ materials for manufacturers.
Sico Technology GmbHFrom its headquarters in Bad Bleiberg, Austria, Sico Technology GmbH processes high-purity silicon, quartz and ceramics into custom components for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 1981, the company has grown to nearly 150 employees across Austria, the United States and Singapore, combining research and development with series production. Its patented silicon-injector process is designed to reduce particle contamination and extend furnace operation between replacements.CLEVELAND, OH