Hemlock Polysilicon Expansion Project USA

Hemlock Semiconductor Group has in its factory is located in Michigan, officially launched a new project of 8,500 tons of polysilicon.

In May 2007 in Hemlock, Michigan announced that it would implement the expansion, the total funding for the expansion of one billion U.S. dollars. The expansion of the original than the end of a few months ahead of schedule, which means that the first step towards the successful completion of expansion. The second phase of expansion will be completed by 2010, when the total production capacity will reach approximately 36,000 tons.

In the past five years, Hemlock Semiconductor's investment has been more than four billion U.S. dollars. Hemlock Semiconductor makes these investments to expand capacity by 10 times. At the same time create more than 1,500 jobs. These jobs on construction sites on a daily basis does not include the required builders of 1,000-1,800.

"Despite the current economic failure, but in the long run, solar energy market still has strong growth momentum." Doornbos said. "We have recently completed the expansion ahead of schedule, a strong proof of our strength. In addition, our technology and production has more than 40 years of experience, which will help customers in this fast-growing, and the industry has a bright future to succeed. "

Second half of this year, Hemlock Semiconductor will be in the Clarksville, Tennessee, to build a new polysilicon plant. The new plant is expected to be formally put into operation in 2012, the current pre-excavation work has begun.

Jun. 9, 2009