Entegris will invest $700 million in U.S. research and development projects over the next several years to advance semiconductor innovation.
The company said Thursday the R&D investment will span its materials solutions and advanced purity solutions divisions.
“To support the industry’s growth, we have been creating a stronger and more resilient domestic semiconductor ecosystem in the U.S.,” said Dave Reeder, president and CEO of Entegris.
“These investments also allow for continued leadership in advanced materials solutions,” he added.
The announcement brings the company’s planned investment in domestic R&D and manufacturing initiatives to approximately $1.4 billion. Entegris previously announced a $700 million investment in a new manufacturing center of excellence in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Entegris Investment in US Technology Center
The company will use a portion of its investment to build its U.S. Technology Center in Aurora, Illinois.
The center will focus on enhancing product performance and accelerating time to market across its suite of offerings, including deposition materials, cleans, slurries and CMP pads.
Entegris supplies advanced materials and process platforms for the semiconductor industry and other high-tech sectors. The company has approximately 8,200 employees worldwide and has manufacturing and research facilities in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Israel and other countries in Asia, including Japan, South Korea and Singapore.
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