AGC Inc. announced the planned opening of the AGC Chemicals Technical Center in Hsinchu, Taiwan, in October 2024. This center will provide technical services for chemical products focused on semiconductor and electronic materials.

The building at the Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Hsinchu, Taiwan, where the new technical center will be located. Photo courtesy of Business Wire.

According to AGC, Taiwan plays a crucial role as a hub for major companies engaged in the extensive semiconductor manufacturing supply chain, encompassing various stages ranging from front-end to back-end processes. With the establishment of the AGC Chemicals Technical Center, AGC aims to strengthen its marketing activities and provide timely technical services in the region. The center will enable agile evaluation and analysis of chemical products to meet customers' manufacturing and development requirements. Furthermore, it seeks to understand the evolving needs of the local semiconductor and electronic materials market while actively proposing chemical products that align with customers’ technology roadmaps and contributing to the research and development of new products.