ON THE MOVE

Samantha Hay

Samantha Hay recently became DSV IMS’s (Inventory Management Solutions) sales & marketing analyst. With DSV’s unrivaled position as a supply chain and inventory management leader for large manufacturing companies worldwide, Hay is thrilled to contribute her experience in semiconductors and microelectronics to facilitate DSV’s expansion and optimize supply chain demands.

Before joining DSV IMS, Hay worked at the Arizona BioIndustry Association and obtained dual degrees from Arizona State University, a B.A. in psychology and a B.A. in communication.

—Stephanie Quinn

Semiconductor Fab Growth

Highlight Tech Corp. Enters U.S. Market

Highlight Tech Corp., a Taiwan-based company and leading manufacturer of specialty process components, systems and services for highly complex semiconductor manufacturing operations, expanded into the United States by opening a new North American headquarters, HTC-America, based in Phoenix. According to C.S. Kou, Ph.D., CEO of HTC, “Establishing HTC-America is part of our long-term strategic growth plan to provide customized semiconductor fab and subfab equipment and services solutions to existing and new fabs in the United States.”

HTC-America is poised to bring its decades of vacuum technology experience to the U.S., including premium, ultra-high-purity vacuum systems, components and specialty systems, including RF generators; ozone generators; and exhaust scrubbers; augmented by providing premium service and overhaul for critical systems and sub-systems.

Kevin Zarkar, Ph.D., SVP of global business development at HTC-America, states, “Having closer proximity to our U.S.-based customers will help to enhance on-site service and support, industry collaboration” and prepare them for the next push in the market slated for 2024 as they are “preparing to offer regional support in the U.S. to support that growth.” —Stephanie Quinn