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I missed this bit of news from last fall. It’s good news for the company & Saginaw as it’s the 7th largest employer in the *county, as recently as 2020 50 high paying positions were eliminated due China its largest market blocking imports.

Positive sign to see the region finding a way to leverage its assets to create high paying jobs in advanced manufacturing. In addition to the SK Siltron chip plant in Bay City a local ecosystem is being established for the coveted industry. In addition the May announcement of the creation of the Semiconductor Talent and Automotive Research initiative at the University of Michigan will hopefully help the state generate further investment in high tech manufacturing.

Gov. Whitmer Launches Groundbreaking on New $375 Million Expansion of Hemlock Semiconductor, Creating 170 New Jobs


https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Overview...4490.11,32.htm

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined company officials and federal, state, and local leaders to break ground on Hemlock Semiconductor’s (HSC) new expansion project at the company’s Thomas Township operations.


“Michigan is becoming a global hub of semiconductor chip manufacturing and we will continue bringing these critical supply chains home so we can create jobs, bring billions in investment to our communities, and lead the future,” said Governor Whitmer. “Hemlock Semiconductor, a Michigan-made company whose hyper-pure polysilicon is found in nearly all electronic devices in the world, is betting on Michigan once again, expanding their presence in Thomas Township with a planned investment of up to $375 million creating 170 jobs. Powered by bipartisan economic development and state-supported improvements of critical public infrastructure, Hemlock’s planned investment will foster economic opportunity for Michiganders for generations to come.”


“Michigan knows all too well what happens when we are dependent on semiconductor chips made halfway around the world. That’s why I led the effort with Senator Peters and Representative Kildee to support domestic manufacturing of semiconductor chips in the CHIPS and Science Act. This important investment will boost Michigan manufacturing, fix our broken supply chains, lower costs, and bring thousands of jobs home,” said Senator Stabenow. “Today’s investment from Hemlock Semiconductor will continue their global leadership in the semiconductor supply chain while creating hundreds of jobs.”


Hemlock Semiconductor Operations, founded in Hemlock in 1961, is one of the longest operating manufacturers of polysilicon in the world and remains the largest producer of high-purity polysilicon in the United States., while also being the only U.S.-headquartered manufacturer. High-purity polysilicon, as the foundational material used to create semiconductor chips, is essential for all products in the electronic and solar power industries. HSC currently has approximately 1,350 employees at its headquarters in Thomas Township.