Ansan, Korea, July 18, 2025—Entegris, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENTG), a leading supplier of critical advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor and other high-tech industries, today opened its Korea Technology Center at the Hanyang University ERICA Campus Innovation Park in Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to provide a comprehensive suite of technical innovations and end-to-end capabilities to address the unique challenges and opportunities of customers in Korea.
Coinciding with Entegris’ 35th year supporting Korea’s semiconductor industry, the Korea Technology Center (KTC) will allow Entegris to partner closely with local chipmakers to deliver critical solutions for a range of manufacturing challenges they face. Facility capabilities include research and development (R&D), analytical and application support for advanced deposition materials and wet chemicals, chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) process demonstration in a class 10 cleanroom, and analytical and application support for liquid filtration and purification. The Company also expects to expand the KTC’s offerings to include CMP slurry R&D, application of Entegris solid precursors delivery system, wet chemical monitoring and particle characterization. Designed to simulate customer fabs, the KTC will offer customers the unique opportunity to run more flexible and practical testing scenarios in partnership with Entegris.
The KTC represents a significant investment by Entegris to support the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in Korea. Entegris has developed the 12,000-square-meter facility as part of the company’s broader technology center strategy to bring its unique breadth of capabilities closer to customers to drive local collaboration and innovation across critical yield, reliability, and performance needs of semiconductor devices.
JaeWon Kim, Entegris’ country president for Korea, says, “Entegris has proudly supported Korea’s semiconductor industry for 35 years and the opening of the Korea Technology Center in Ansan represents a significant milestone in that continued journey. This new facility brings our most advanced capabilities closer to customers, enabling us to work side-by-side to drive more value and enhanced collaboration. It also marks the beginning of a partnership with the local community in the shared ambition of helping Ansan play a larger role in Korea’s semiconductor industry.”
Strategically located in the Hanyang University ERICA, one of Korea’s premier engineering institutions, the KTC will also play a role in developing the next generation of semiconductor professionals. Through the Entegris Foundation STEM Scholarship, top-performing students at Hanyang University ERICA and other educational institutions will receive financial support, further reinforcing Entegris’ commitment to fostering STEM education and workforce development.
To celebrate the opening of the KTC, Entegris welcomed distinguished guests, including key customers, government officials, and Hanyang University ERICA representatives: Ko Youngin, Vice Governor for Economy, Gyeonggi Province; Heo Nam-seok, Deputy Mayor of Ansan city; Han Myeonghoon, Councilor of Ansan city; and Lee Ki-Jeong, President of Hanyang University.
“Gyeonggi Province is advancing industrial infrastructure by building the world’s largest semiconductor cluster and establishing free economic zones. I anticipate that KTC will grow into a leading R&D hub in southwestern Gyeonggi Province, creating synergies for the semiconductor industry,” said Ko Youngin, Vice Governor for Economy, Gyeonggi Province. He added, “Gyeonggi Province will remain a strong partner in supporting technological innovation through regulatory improvements and administrative assistance.”
“The opening of the Entegris KTC is the starting point for Ansan to emerge as a hub for global advanced materials research. Alongside its designation as an economic free zone, this aligns perfectly with the city’s advanced industry cultivation strategy, creating significant synergy,” said Heo Nam-seok, Deputy Mayor of Ansan. He further emphasized, “Ansan City will continue to provide administrative support to foster an industrial ecosystem that attracts top-tier companies and talent.”
“ERICA is creating a model for industry-academia cooperation where companies and universities grow together. Entegris Korea’s donation will not only improve the educational environment but also strengthen the structure of mutual growth between education and industry,” said President Lee Ki-Jeong of Hanyang University.
The KTC’s operation is designed to align with Entegris’ 2030 Corporate Social Responsibility goals relating to energy efficiency and wastewater recycling as the company continues its global sustainability mission to reduce its environmental footprint through responsible resource use and expanded reliance on renewable energy.
With this expansion of the KTC, Entegris expands its established presence in Korea, which already includes facilities in Hwaseong, Wonju, Pyeongtaek, and Suwon. The company currently employs more than 500 people in Korea and anticipates continued growth through future investments.
About Entegris
Entegris is a leading supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor and other high-tech industries. Entegris has approximately 8,000 employees throughout its global operations and is ISO 9001 certified. It has manufacturing, customer service and/or research facilities in the United States, Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information can be found at www.entegris.com.
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