Taiwan-based Chang Chun Arizona broke ground on its first U.S. semiconductor manufacturing facility in Casa Grande that will include a plating solution operation.
The $300 million facility is expected to be operational in 2023 and create over 200 jobs. It will produce electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide, tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH)-based developers, electronic-grade solution and plating solution.
“Arizona is proud to welcome Chang Chun Arizona’s first U.S. manufacturing facility to Casa Grande,” says Governor Doug Ducey. “Chang Chun Arizona represents yet another Taiwan-based semiconductor leader putting down roots in our state and adding to our vibrant advanced manufacturing landscape..”
“Chang Chun Arizona is incredibly grateful for the warm welcome extended by the entire State of Arizona,” said Yu-hung (Calvin) Su, President of Chang Chun Arizona. “By establishing our new facility in Arizona, this is a significant milestone in CCAZ’s expansion into the U.S. We are ready to meet the growing demand of the semiconductor industry in Arizona and throughout the U.S. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with the State of Arizona as well as contributing to the economic and environmental sustainability of the local community.”
The facility will support the state’s semiconductor industry by supplying essential high quality electronic grade chemicals used in the manufacture of the wafers. Chang Chun Arizona will start site development activities over the next few months and will start supplying wafer fabrication facilities in 2024. The facility will be fully built out in 2025 with opportunities for future expansion to meet demands of the advanced manufacturing market.
“Today’s groundbreaking demonstrates Arizona’s attractiveness as a global semiconductor leader,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “Chang Chun Arizona’s new facility bolsters our already vibrant semiconductor supply chain while creating new, high-tech jobs in Pinal County. We are grateful for Chang Chun Arizona’s commitment to Casa Grande and are excited to see the facility operational.”
