Heraeus Group launches major quartz plant in Shenyang

In Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province in Northeast China, German technology company Heraeus Group has officially launched its newest quartz manufacturing facility. This significant investment, totaling nearly 600 million yuan or approximately $83.6 million, marks Heraeus' largest semiconductor project within China. The plant focuses on the production and development of high-purity and ultra-high-purity synthetic quartz products, specifically targeted at supporting the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry. Frank Stietz, COO and board member of Heraeus Group, highlighted that this initiative aligns with the company's 'In China, for China' strategy, indicating a deep commitment to the local market. The new factory also aims to incorporate intelligent and environmentally friendly production techniques, optimizing logistics, workforce management, and information flow to significantly enhance production efficiency. In addition to meeting current demands, the plant is poised to innovate new products and techniques that respond to the latest requirements of clients in the Chinese semiconductor sector. Ai Zhouping, president of Heraeus Greater China, expressed the company’s ambition to establish the new facility as a leading manufacturing and innovation hub. This venture is seen as a critical step toward advancing the semiconductor sector, thereby strengthening the industrial chain in China's northeastern region and bolstering Sino-German manufacturing cooperation. The establishment of this plant is a strategic move that reflects the growing collaboration between Germany and China in high-tech manufacturing, especially in response to the increasing local demand for semiconductor technology and products.