Matheson Tri-Gas is planning to expand both of its semiconductor manufacturing facilities and R&D operations in light of the demand it has seen from advanced semiconductor manufacturers. A new 25,000 square foot expansion of its current manufacturing cleanroom facility is planned for completion in mid-2009, according to the company. The expanded Advanced Technology Center in Longmont, CO, will handle molecule development, purification and molecule delivery systems.
As part of the transition, Matheson Tri-Gas has shifted its SEMI-GAS gas cabinet product line for the North American market to Applied Energy Systems of Malvern, PA. Matheson will manufacture its advanced UHP products at its Longmont, CO facility.
“Our overall growth strategy calls for investing in developing cutting-edge molecule technology and delivery systems,” commented Scott Pufahl, General Manager, Equipment Business Group, Matheson Tri-Gas. “We are fortunate to have found such a capable company as AES to continue to serve the North American market with the existing world-class SEMI-GAS products.”