Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies

Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies, formerly known as Sumika Electronic Materials, is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. located in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 2003, the company celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. It focuses on manufacturing, development, and sales of epitaxial wafers, engineering plastics, and photoresist chemicals. However, in recent years, it has expanded into other areas such as wet chemistry, polarizing film, OLED, high purity alumina, resorcinol, and Penacolite resins. One of its key offerings is epitaxial manufacturing, particularly in the production of custom epitaxial wafers using MOCVD in a state-of-the-art facility in Phoenix, AZ. This is particularly important in the production of compound semiconductors such as GaAs, which are utilized in various commercial applications including wireless communications, 3D imaging/sensing, fiber optic communications, and solar energy conversion. The company's facility spans 50,000 square feet, including 6,000 square feet of clean room space dedicated to producing gallium arsenide epitaxial wafers for the compound semiconductor market worldwide. Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies places a strong emphasis on quality management, holding certifications including ISO-9001 (quality), ISO-14001 (environmental), and OHSAS-18001 (safety). The company's name change reflects its expanding product offering, its affiliation with Sumitomo Chemical's global network, and its dedication to providing high-quality advanced technology solutions to its customers. In summary, Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies has solidified its position in the semiconductor manufacturing industry by not only excelling in its core competencies but also by diversifying its product offerings. With its strong focus on quality management and its alignment with a global network, the company presents interesting investment potential within the semiconductor industry.