Topsil, the Danish company founded in 1959 and acquired by Taiwan’s GlobalWafers in 2016, has announced major expansion plans in Denmark, resulting in 125 new jobs in Frederiksund. was created. Recognized as a world leader in providing ultra-high purity silicon to the semiconductor industry, Topsil GlobalWafers is committed to fostering innovation and meeting the growing demand for advanced, energy-efficient power components.
This expansion will expand Topsil GlobalWafers’ float zone 200mm silicon wafers, a critical component utilized in a variety of applications including wind turbine energy transmission, power grids, motor frequency converters, high-speed train power generation, and photodetectors. The focus is on increasing production. In the fields of medical image processing and quantum computing.
This expansion not only strengthens the company’s commitment to the green transition, but also highlights its commitment to sustainability, innovation and job creation in the region. By adding 125 new positions, Topsil GlobalWafers will contribute to the growth of Frederiksund and the broader Danish economy.
This extension is EU chip law that is intended to strengthen of Semiconductor manufacturing throughout Europe In the long term, the aim is to improve supply chain autonomy. Additionally, the is the danish governmentdecision Actively supporting the Danish semiconductor industry Opportunities for further investment and expansion of Topsil GlobalWafers in Denmark will increase through new competency centres, R&D partnerships and production capacity building.
“We are excited to announce this significant expansion that will not only increase the capabilities of Topsil GlobalWafers, but also contribute to the economic development of Frederiksund and Denmark as a whole. This is consistent with our vision to help our global partners build a more sustainable future.”
– Hans Peder Mikkelsen, President of Topsil GlobalWafers.
Copenhagen Capacity and Invest in Denmark have played a key role in supporting Topsil GlobalWafers, providing insights to strengthen the Danish business case. This collaboration will continue with the next stages of research and development and future production at the Frederiksund site.
“We are proud that a forward-thinking company like Global Wafers considers Frederiksund and Greater Copenhagen a sweet spot for further expansion and development in the future of semiconductors. It is a key element in the green transition and we see great examples of synergies with Denmark’s strong cleantech sector. We look forward to continuing to support the company’s future efforts in the region.”
– Asbjørn Overgaard, CEO of Copenhagen Capacity.