Matheson Tri-Gas adds ammonia plant capacity
This facility is capable of producing and distributing ammonia in both cylinder and bulk packages for the compound semiconductor, silicon and flat panel display markets. Qualification samples are now available for evaluation.
"This installation was critical to the continuing success that Matheson Tri-Gas is experiencing within the Asian FPD, silicon and compound semiconductor markets," said David Lai, director of Asia Sales. "We fully expect the LCD market to welcome local production of one of its key raw materials.
"Additionally, by adding regional production of ammonia to our already established Nanochem purification line and bulk delivery package, Matheson Gas Products Korea can now serve all nitride applications," continued Lai. "Through this expansion in capacity, Matheson Tri-Gas is now ideally positioned to service its customers in the Asian marketplace with lower costs, shorter lead times and increased assurance of product availability."
Expansion in Texas
In January, Matheson Tri-Gas completed the expansion of a new facility in LaPorte, Texas to produce ultra-high purity ammonia, which the company designates Ultima. The company sees the additional capacity as being critical to its continuing success within the compound semiconductor market.
"We continue to see an increased demand for our Ultima Grade products and purifiers and the recent plant expansion is a fine example of how we are addressing the needs and expectations of our customers," said Fred Greene, the company s Compound Semiconductor Marketing Director.
"The Ultima ammonia facility in La Porte has undergone an expansion to increase capacity and improve process yield," said Greene. "Along with increased production rates, additional purification techniques have been added to supplement the proprietary adsorption technology currently in place. This new purification will also enable further reduction in key contaminants targeted on the compound semiconductor roadmap."