(Shanghai, P.R.C) October 15th, 2007 –SACHEM, Inc. is pleased to announce the start-up of its newest facility in Wuxi, Jiangsu, P.R.C. The site occupies approximately 80,000 sq. meters in the Wuxi New District (WND) development zone. The Wuxi facility is located about 100 kilometers from Shanghai and ideally situated to service the rapidly growing technology industry in China.
The facility includes state-of-the-art technology for high purity Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide (TMAH)production, a key material in semiconductor and TFT-LCD panel manufacturing. In addition to TMAH, the facility will manufacture other specialty performance products for SACHEM’s customers in the catalyst, carbohydrate and starch industries. Also, included in the Wuxi facility is a research and development center which will support existing products and customers and new product development.
John Mooney, President & CEO of SACHEM, Inc., commented, “With the addition of the Wuxi facility, we now have world class manufacturing capabilities in each major region of the world. SACHEM Wuxi is designed to support our customers’ growing needs and represents our ongoing commitment to the Asian Market. With a global presence, we can respond more quickly to our customers needs and ensure a reliable supply of product to all of our markets.”
Jerry Windisch, President of SACHEM, Inc., Asia, said, “With the start up of the Wuxi facility, we have enhanced our capabilities to support and catalyze the growth of our Asian customers and now have a great platform from which to launch new products and services into the region.”
The Wuxi facility is a master planned site which encompasses a complete infrastructure design and layout for ease of future expansions. The facility includes high purity packaging systems, clean room facilities and a fully equipped high purity analytical laboratory with latest instrument technology including ICP-MS. To commemorate the Wuxi facility start up, a grand opening ceremony will be held October 15th at the plant site.
SACHEM, Inc. delivers highly pure, precise and innovative chemical solutions designed to solve the most demanding and challenging applications. For over 50 years SACHEM has provided chemical solutions and services to customers in key markets including electronics, biotechnology, starch modification, polymers, catalysts, pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals. Based in Austin, Texas, SACHEM’s expanding worldwide operations include manufacturing and research facilities in North America, Europe and Asia with a global service network and presence spanning over 30 countries. For more information about SACHEM, Inc. please view http://www.sacheminc.com/.
