Doosan acquires 70.6% stake in SK Siltron
South Korean conglomerate Doosan has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 70.6% stake in SK Siltron from SK Group for KRW 2.3 trillion, equivalent to approximately USD 1.7 billion. The deal was approved by Doosan's board on July 31.
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Zeiss SMT expands capacity in Oberkochen and key semiconductor markets
Zeiss Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology has reached a milestone in its Oberkochen site expansion with the move-in to a new office building in July 2026, roughly four years after the groundbreaking ceremony in May 2022. In total, the expansion adds approximately 25,000 square metres of space for production and production-related areas at the site.
Koh Young to double production capacity at Yeoju complex
South Korean inspection solutions provider Koh Young Technology is building a second production centre at its Yeoju complex in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, targeting completion in August 2027. The new 12,800 square-metre facility will double the company's total production capacity.
ESCATEC establishes in-house BPA-free plastic manufacturing capability
EMS provider ESCATEC has established an in-house capability to manufacture plastic components from BPA-free resins at its Johor Bahru facility in Malaysia. The capability targets customers in food and beverage, medical technology and other applications requiring stringent material controls.
Beyond the headlines: a live semiconductor market conversation in Gothenburg
The semiconductor market is moving fast – but the headlines and numbers only tell part of the story. Prices are increasing, lead times are stretching, and geopolitics is reshaping how companies think about sourcing. What's harder to see from the outside is how all of this is playing out in practice: in customer behaviour, in order flows, in the conversations that happen daily between distributors, manufacturers and buyers.
ICEYE to broaden engagement with India’s defense ecosystem
The Finnish company has announced the formal establishment of ICEYE India, operating from New Delhi. ICEYE India’s immediate priority is supporting India’s defense and intelligence customers to access advanced intelligence capabilities and solutions.
LGES announces start of production at new Lansing battery plant
With the opening of its Lansing facility, LG Energy Solution now operates two facilities in Michigan, located in Holland and Lansing. The South Korean company has invested more than USD 5 billion total in the state of Michigan since 2010.
Kitron opens new production facility in Norway as defence demand surges
Kitron has officially opened its new production facility at Longum outside Arendal in Norway, adding approximately 7,500 square metres of manufacturing space. Together with the existing Kilsund site nearby, the two facilities employ approximately 550 people.
Coherent begins sampling 300mm SiC substrates for AI thermal management
Coherent has begun sampling its 300mm high thermal conductivity silicon carbide substrates to AI semiconductor partners. The milestone moves the platform from internal development to customer evaluation.
Zollner expands Costa Rica facility as part of Americas 2030 strategy
German EMS provider Zollner has officially opened an expansion of its Cartago facility in Costa Rica, adding approximately 10,000 square metres of operational space. The expansion is expected to create around 500 additional jobs by 2030 and forms part of the company's Americas 2030 strategy.
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