Air Liquide S.A. plans to pour over $170 million into two new production units in Indiana. These will supply ultra-pure gases to SK hynix's first U.S . semiconductor fab. The goal: meet soaring demand for memory chips vital to AI revolution.
New units will churn out large volumes of nitrogen,oxygen,argon,hydrogen,plus other industrial gases. They're crucial for next-gen chips,especially High Bandwidth Memory (HBM). These gases keep environments clean for advanced packaging,which stacks memory chip layers to boost performance and energy efficiency .
By end of 2028,units should be up and running on-site at SK hynix's advanced packaging facility. Location is strategic. Ensures steady,high-quality gas supply to manufacturing lines. Precision is key for semiconductor production.
Air Liquide's move cements its status as major U.S. semiconductor supplier. Strengthens long-term ties with SK hynix. Follows recent big investment in South Korea,solidifying their global partnership.
Choonhwan Kim,SK hynix's EVP and Head of Global Infrastructure, voiced excitement: "As we kick off America's first advanced packaging facility for HBM,we're thrilled to partner with industry leaders to build a strong semiconductor ecosystem in Indiana."
Matthieu Giard,part of Air Liquide's Group Executive Committee for Americas,stressed importance of this move. Said it shows Air Liquide's ability to back strategic partners and speed up AI tech progress . With 30 years in U.S. electronics,Air Liquide is committed to aiding SK hynix's growth and pushing forward cutting-edge semiconductor tech.
This step boosts U.S. semiconductor scene,aligning with global demand for advanced computing…
