Press Releases

GLBR residents asked to support HSC by casting votes for polysilicon HEMLOCK, Mich. ― The ultra-pure polysilicon produced by Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) has been nominated for the 2020 “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” People’s Choice Award hosted by the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA). This “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” contest highlights the coolest product manufactured … Read more

Longtime HSC employee has held a variety of roles over 24-year career HEMLOCK, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the country’s largest manufacturer of ultra-pure polysilicon used in solar panels and semiconductors, has named Linda Gruber to be the site manager of its newly acquired trichlorosilane (TCS) facility in Midland, Mich. Gruber, 51, began her career … Read more

Winners, finalists from Great Lakes Bay Region to be honored on HSC social media HEMLOCK, Mich. ― Depictions of “The Beauty of Diversity in My Community” created by area students were recently awarded prizes and will be featured in Hemlock Semiconductor Operations’ (HSC) 2021 calendar as part of the company’s 11th annual Community Calendar Contest. The … Read more

Acquisition of DuPont’s Trichlorosilane Operations Will Strengthen Position in Semiconductor, Solar Industries and Enable Accelerated Decarbonization of the Solar Supply Chain HEMLOCK, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) today announced its acquisition of a DuPont business that makes trichlorosilane (TCS), the primary raw material used in producing the ultra-pure polysilicon HSC supplies to the semiconductor and … Read more

Center will support programs in engineering, design and FIRST Robotics for area students HEMLOCK, Mich. ― The new Hemlock Area STEM Center held a virtual groundbreaking today for what will become the future home for robotics and other STEM-related programs for Merrill, Swan Valley, St. Charles, Freeland and Hemlock school districts. The announcement comes as public … Read more

Students from Bay, Midland, Saginaw & Gratiot Counties Now Can Apply Until May 1 HEMLOCK, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) today said the application deadline for the 30 scholarships it’s offering to Great Lakes Bay Region high school students interested in attending Michigan Technological University’s Engineering Scholars Summer Youth Program has been pushed back to … Read more

Keith Carey to succeed Kirk Royster, who will retire in late 2020 HEMLOCK, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the country’s largest manufacturer of ultra-pure polysilicon used in solar panels and semiconductors, has named Keith Carey as its new Chief Information Officer. Carey, 56, succeeds Kirk Royster, who will focus on continued implementation of strategic projects … Read more

Critical Source of Key Material for Semiconductors, Solar Panels Could Benefit WASHINGTON ― The United States’ three remaining manufacturers of polysilicon today thanked President Trump and praised U.S. negotiators for securing the Chinese commitment to purchase U.S. polysilicon in the Phase 1 U.S.-China trade deal, while noting any benefit for U.S. manufacturers and workers will depend … Read more