Dresden: Shin-Etsu MicroSi Expands Its Presence in Europe

“The establishment of our new German branch represents an important milestone in Shin-Etsu MicroSi’s international growth strategy. With our presence in Germany, we are bringing our technological know-how and global expertise closer to our European customers and creating a local platform for on-site support. At the same time, we are laying the foundation for further business development in the European market. In the long term, we plan to expand our activities beyond Germany and strengthen our presence in key semiconductor markets throughout Europe,” said Randy Isaacson, President of Shin-Etsu MicroSi, Inc.

The goal is to establish a strong and sustainable presence in Europe, bring Shin-Etsu MicroSi’s expertise closer to our customers, and contribute to the further development of the European semiconductor ecosystem.

“With Shin-Etsu MicroSi, the Saxon semiconductor industry is gaining an internationally established specialty materials supplier that occupies an important position in the industry’s value chain. The company’s establishment in the region further strengthens the technological depth of the ‘Silicon Saxony’ cluster. Especially in light of the growing semiconductor manufacturing capacities in Saxony, the availability of competent materials suppliers is becoming an increasingly important factor for the region. “The immediate proximity to semiconductor manufacturers and technology partners facilitates technical coordination, on-site customer support, and joint development activities,” Randy Isaacson continued.

“Saxony Trade & Invest Corp. (WFS) has supported the company from the very beginning by assisting with site selection and providing reliable advice on practical matters related to the establishment of the business. “We will continue to advise Shin-Etsu MicroSi as the company takes the next steps to establish its presence in the region,” said Thomas Horn, Managing Director of WFS.

Germany as a Strategic Location in Europe

Germany was deliberately chosen as the location for Shin-Etsu MicroSi’s European expansion. “With its strong industrial base, highly developed semiconductor ecosystem, and central location in Europe, the German semiconductor cluster ‘Silicon Saxony’ offers an ideal platform for the company’s continued growth. Given the numerous investments in modern semiconductor manufacturing in the region, there are attractive opportunities for suppliers of specialty materials such as Shin-Etsu MicroSi,” said Randy Isaacson.

Given the continuous advancement of the European semiconductor industry, Shin-Etsu MicroSi sees significant opportunities to contribute to the region’s growing demand for advanced semiconductor materials. Establishing a local presence in Germany represents an important first step toward building closer relationships with customers and industry partners throughout Europe.