Press Releases

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

HSC advocated for cleaner electricity sources to advance achievement of carbon reduction goals HEMLOCK, Mich. — Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) today praised the approval of Consumers Energy’s Clean Energy Plan by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). The Clean Energy Plan provides a 20-year blueprint to meet statewide energy needs and, notably, commits Michigan’s largest … Read more

Students from Bay, Midland, Saginaw & Gratiot Counties Can Apply by April 10 HEMLOCK, Mich. – For the 12th year in a row, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) is providing 30 full scholarships for Great Lakes Bay Region high school students interested in attending Michigan Technological University’s Engineering Scholars Summer Youth Program from July 24-29, 2022. … Read more

Federal officials tour HSC’s polysilicon manufacturing facility to learn more about the company’s key role in the U.S. solar energy 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 hosted U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and Congressman Dan … Read more

Great careers available right now at nation’s largest producer of polysilicon for semiconductors and solar panels HEMLOCK, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the nation’s largest manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, has launched a major effort to hire new employees for jobs that offer great wages, retirement and health … Read more

New hire aims to strengthen relationships with state lawmakers, executive branch officials to advance HSC’s public policy priorities HEMLOCK, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the country’s largest manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in solar panels and semiconductors, has named Jason Griffin as its State Government Affairs and Policy Director. Griffin has worked in and … Read more

Arabinda ‘AB’ Ghosh assumes roles after distinguished career at Akzo Nobel, Nouryon HEMLOCK, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the nation’s largest manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in solar panels and semiconductors, today announced that Arabinda “AB” Ghosh has formally begun his role as the company’s new chairman and CEO, succeeding Mark Bassett, who retired … Read more

HEMLOCK, Mich. – Mark Bassett, who at the end of the year will retire as Chairman and CEO of Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the nation’s largest manufacturer of hyperpure polysilicon used in solar panels and semiconductors, today shared his thoughts about the evolution of the company over his five-year tenure. As previously announced, Bassett will … Read more

Applications are due by Tuesday, November 30 HEMLOCK, Mich. –– Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) is accepting applications from local fire departments seeking grants to cover the cost of a training or certification of the fire department’s choice. The 2021 Fire Department Training Grants are available to fire departments in Saginaw, Bay, Midland and Gratiot counties, … Read more

FREELAND, MICHIGAN, October 8, 2021 – The Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership announced today several efforts that advance the access, awareness and importance of mental health in the region with the support of several partners including the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, the Michigan Health Improvement Alliance (MiHIA), and THRIVE (Transforming Health Regionally … Read more