Local company donates $50K for school STEM labs

Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) donated $50,000 toward the construction of the STEM Labs, an addition to the Lockwood STEM Center, at Hemlock Public School District. The school district thanked HSC for its generosity. “When given hands-on opportunities, students develop a love of science and engineering,” said Andy Ault, vice president of manufacturing at HSC. He said … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor taking applications for Michigan Tech youth engineering program scholarships

High school students from Bay, Gratiot, Midland and Saginaw can now apply for this year’s round of scholarships from Hemlock Semiconductor to attend Michigan Technological University’s Engineering Scholars Summer Youth Program. According to a release from Hemlock Semiconductor Operations, the scholarship offer is in its 13th year and will provide up to 30 full scholarships … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor Accepting Applications for Michigan Tech’s Engineering Scholars Summer Youth Program

Students from Bay, Midland, Saginaw & Gratiot Counties Can Apply for HSC Scholarships HEMLOCK, Mich. –  Now in its 13th year, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) is proud to provide up to 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 … Read more

Manufacturers, conservation group partner on sustainability programming

The Michigan Manufacturers Association is continuing a partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Michigan that offers resources and workshops for companies seeking to adopt environmental and clean energy strategies into their operations. This year’s program launched on Jan. 25 with an informational workshop at Steelcase Inc.’s Grand Rapids headquarters and included roughly 30 participants. Program leaders say the sessions are … Read more

Paddy Hobohm grew up in his family’s business, SPACE, Inc., and is now the owner and president

Paddy Hobohm, 38, owns SPACE, Inc., with his mom, Kathie Fuce-Hobohm. She’s the CEO and he’s the president. SPACE’s headquarters are on Vantage Point Drive, off of Eastman Road, just north of Midland. They also have a location in Alexandria, Virginia. SPACE is a commercial interior design firm. Hobohm said they’re “highly focused on sustainability, disruptive … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor Appoints Phil Rausch as New Commercial Sales Executive

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

The Griffin Legacy

This article appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of The Griffin newsletter published by the Griffin Endowed Chair at Central Michigan University. Find past issues online. We talked with Robert Griffin’s grandson Jason in the Griffin Legacy Piece this year. Jason shares fond memories of his Grandfather. He talked about how he was as a person and … Read more

Michigan Chemistry Council announces new leadership

The Michigan Chemistry Council announced that its board of directors has elected a new president and vice president for two-year terms. Steve Persyn, Midland Site Leader for International Flavors & Fragrances, will serve as MCC’s president and board chair. Persyn is a native of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and has been a manufacturing leader in the … Read more

A look back at 2022 business openings, closures in mid-Michigan

The holiday season is here, and a new year is right around the corner. As we head into 2023, here’s a look back at some of the businesses that opened or closed in the past year in mid-Michigan and what’s to come: Hemlock Semiconductor breaks ground on $375 million expansion project in Saginaw County Hemlock … Read more