Heraeus expands its portfolio for semi-finished quartz materials with acquisition of Korean company HS Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.

Kleinostheim, Germany and Anseong, South Korea, November 1, 2021 – Heraeus Conamic, a leading-edge material specialist for the manufacturing and processing of the industry’s highest purity fused silica, announced it has acquired the Korean company HS Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (HSAM), a converter and distributor of semi-finished quartz materials for the semiconductor and other industries.

Semiconductor Chip

With the acquisition Heraeus Conamic expands its portfolio for semi-finished quartz materials for the semiconductor industry. Christoph Fark, President Heraeus Conamic, said: “The semiconductor market in Korea is a driving force in the global semiconductor industry and is expected to grow significantly. With this step we will strengthen our presence as a supplier of quartz base materials in Korea. This represents a major step towards long-term success, both for our customers and for Heraeus Conamic.”

Founded in 1995 and located in South Korea, HS Advanced Materials offers semi-finished quartz products to quartz fabricators in Korea and worldwide. The company provides the entire portfolio of quartz base materials, e. g. quartz rings, ingots, plates, rods, tubes. The quartz conversion capabilities of HS Advanced Materials include various technologies, such as wire saws, band saws, core drilling, lathe cutting and grinding.

The company will act as and be further developed as Asian hub for Heraeus Conamic’s Base Material business, focusing on semi-finished quartz goods for the semiconductor industry. “We are very pleased to welcome the entire HSAM team to Heraeus Conamic and are very much looking forward to embarking on a growth path together,” adds Michael Werth, President Heraeus Conamic. In preparation for the growth strategy, HSAM has already relocated to a new and bigger site, roughly 20 kilometers from its old location. All personnel will stay abord.

About Heraeus Conamic

Heraeus Conamic is a technology leader and a leading-edge material specialist for the manufacturing and processing of the industry’s highest purity fused silica and other high-end materials such as ceramics and composites. The organization excels in all key processes for producing natural fused quartz and synthetic fused silica for the semiconductor and photonics industry. Additionally, high-end materials like ceramics and composites are within our material focus. With locations all around the globe, Heraeus Conamic offers fused silica and ceramic products ranging from semi-finished goods to complex system components to custom-tailored solutions.

About Heraeus

Heraeus, the technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, is a leading international family-owned portfolio company. The company’s roots go back to a family pharmacy started in 1660. Today, the Heraeus group includes businesses in the environmental, electronics, health and industrial applications sectors. Customers benefit from innovative technologies and solutions based on broad materials expertise and technological leadership.

In the 2020 financial year, the FORTUNE Global 500 listed group generated revenues of €31.5 billion with approximately 14,800 employees in 40 countries. Heraeus is one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany and holds a leading position in its global markets.