Successful completion of QSIL GmbH Quarzschmelze Ilmenau acquisition marks milestone in SCHOTT’s semiconductor expansion
Friday 31 January 2025, Mainz / Ilmenau, Germany
- Integration of QSIL’s advanced quartz glass production facility and 275 skilled employees enhances SCHOTT's high-performance material and manufacturing capabilities
- The merger enhances supply chain resilience for microchip manufacturers worldwide
SCHOTT has successfully completed the acquisition of QSIL GmbH Quarzschmelze Ilmenau, marking a significant milestone in its strategic growth. By solidifying its position in the semiconductor industry, the international company reaffirms its commitment to delivering critical high-performance materials and technologies that enable transformative innovations, from artificial intelligence to autonomous systems.
With the integration of QSIL GmbH Quarzschmelze Ilmenau's state-of-the-art quartz glass production facility and its expert workforce of approximately 275 employees, SCHOTT is poised to accelerate innovation and scale production to meet the rising demand for high-performance microchips.
Quartz glass hollow cylinders are essential for producing components like wafer carrier parts for etching processes and flanges for process tubes. Components made from quartz glass ensure precision and stability in microchip manufacturing by facilitating clean and efficient processing. Their high purity and design flexibility enhance plasma etching performance while reducing material waste. This makes them indispensable in semiconductor production.
“This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategic roadmap to drive technological breakthroughs and support the growing demand for advanced materials,” said Marcus Knöbel, CFO of SCHOTT. “This move not only enhances our product portfolio but also underlines our commitment to strengthening supply chain resilience for the semiconductor industry,” he added.
A pivotal solution and material supplier in the chip manufacturing industry
This development comes at a critical time when microchips are foundational to advancements in artificial intelligence, data processing, and next-generation technologies. SCHOTT’s expanded portfolio now incorporates high-purity quartz glass alongside its specialty materials for lithography, measurement equipment, and more. This complements the Germany-based company’s dedication to pushing technological boundaries and supporting industries such as healthcare, energy, and aerospace.
About SCHOTT
International technology group SCHOTT produces high-quality components and advanced materials, including specialty glass, glass-ceramics, and polymers. Many SCHOTT products have high-tech applications that push technological boundaries, such as flexible glass in foldable smartphones, glass-ceramic mirror substrates in the world's largest telescopes, and laser glass in nuclear fusion. With their pioneering spirit, SCHOTT’s 17,100 employees in over 30 countries work as partners to industries such as healthcare, home appliances, consumer electronics, semiconductors, optics, astronomy, energy, and aerospace. In FY 2024, SCHOTT generated €2.8 billion in sales. In addition to innovation, one of its important corporate goals is sustainability, where it is pursuing climate neutral production by 2030. SCHOTT was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Mainz, Germany. The company belongs to the Carl Zeiss Foundation, which uses its dividends to promote science. Further information at SCHOTT.com
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