Press Releases

Chief Commercial Officer Retiring, Solar Sales Leader Promoted Hemlock, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, today announced that Phil Rausch, previously serving as Solar Commercial Manager, has been promoted to Senior Director of Commercial Sales. Rausch joined the company’s executive leadership team … Read more

Hemlock, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) today announced the winners of the company’s 13th Annual Community Calendar Contest. Local students from 11 schools in the Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and Gratiot school districts illustrated this year’s theme – “A Year of Exploration.” Their winning entries will be featured in HSC’s 2023 Community Calendar and … Read more

HEMLOCK, Mich. — Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the electronic and solar energy industries, today released its second Sustainability Report. The report notes the progress HSC has made since its inaugural 2020 report and highlights the company’s role in the nation’s clean energy economy by supplying the hyper-pure … Read more

Advanced manufacturing technologies will enable HSC to strengthen semiconductor supply chain Hemlock, Mich. — Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, today celebrated breaking ground on an expansion project that will modernize the manufacturing process HSC uses to refine its semiconductor-grade polysilicon. “Michigan is … Read more

Hemlock, Mich. — Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, today announced that two HSC employees – both women – are receiving statewide recognition as recipients of 2022 MFG Excellence Awards, presented by the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA). “I am deeply proud of Terri and … Read more

Sen. Peters visited HSC during statewide motorcycle tour to highlight passage of CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act HEMLOCK, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, today hosted U.S. Senator Gary Peters during a stop on his cross-state motorcycle tour. Peters made … Read more

“The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a major step toward creating a sustainable and resilient clean energy economy, and HSC applauds Congress for passing this critical piece of legislation,” said Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) Chairman and CEO AB Ghosh. “Solar is the fastest growing electricity source in the U.S. and the lowest cost form of … Read more

Federal investments in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain expected to drive innovation, job creation and global competitiveness Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, today hosted a virtual visit from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. to highlight his forthcoming signing of the CHIPS and … Read more

New hire aims to strengthen relationships with federal lawmakers and regulators to advance HSC’s public policy priorities HEMLOCK, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the nation’s largest manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in semiconductors and solar modules, has named Madeline Nykaza as its Director of Government Affairs. Nykaza comes to HSC from her position as … Read more

Achieving Quality Standard Means Better Semiconductors for Automotive Industry HEMLOCK, Mich. — Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) today announced it’s the first polysilicon manufacturer worldwide to obtain certification from the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), which sets the quality standards for the global automotive industry. As one of only five polysilicon manufacturers in the world integral … Read more