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53-77 4gongdan-ro 7-gil, Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
+82 54-456-9983
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Overview
- Summary
- A global semiconductor material and component specialist focusing on consumable parts for semiconductor etching processes, with integrated production of various material-based products including silicon, quartz, and fine ceramics from raw material to finished componentA global semiconductor material and component specialist focusing on consumable parts for semiconductor etching processes, with integrated production of various material-based products including silicon, quartz, and fine ceramics from raw material to finished component
- Key Products/Technologies
- Its main product lines include silicon and quartz-based consumable parts for semiconductor etching processes, with showerheads, electrodes, cathodes, wafer rings, and dummy disks for etching equipment as key itemsIts main product lines include silicon and quartz-based consumable parts for semiconductor etching processes, with showerheads, electrodes, cathodes, wafer rings, and dummy disks for etching equipment as key items
- Focus rings, in particular, represent approximately 60% of total revenue, comprising 40% silicon rings and 20% quartz ringsFocus rings, in particular, represent approximately 60% of total revenue, comprising 40% silicon rings and 20% quartz rings
- An integrated production system from silicon ingot manufacturing through its subsidiary WCQ to component processing, ensuring a consistent supply chainAn integrated production system from silicon ingot manufacturing through its subsidiary WCQ to component processing, ensuring a consistent supply chain
- Expertise in manufacturing components using diverse advanced materials such as silicon, silicon carbide (SiC), alumina (Al2O3), and aluminum nitride (AlN)Expertise in manufacturing components using diverse advanced materials such as silicon, silicon carbide (SiC), alumina (Al2O3), and aluminum nitride (AlN)
- Successful localization of micro-hole processing technology for silicon electrodes and rings, previously reliant on Japanese importsSuccessful localization of micro-hole processing technology for silicon electrodes and rings, previously reliant on Japanese imports
- Capability to produce critical components directly influencing yield in etching processes, gaining importance with semiconductor process miniaturizationCapability to produce critical components directly influencing yield in etching processes, gaining importance with semiconductor process miniaturization
- Ongoing efforts to expand material development and component processing into various industries beyond semiconductors, including display and electric vehiclesOngoing efforts to expand material development and component processing into various industries beyond semiconductors, including display and electric vehicles
- Future growth driven by the preparation for advanced fine ceramic new material businessesFuture growth driven by the preparation for advanced fine ceramic new material businesses
- Core Advantages
- Vertical integration from silicon ingot internalization via its subsidiary WCQ to consistent production systems for component processingVertical integration from silicon ingot internalization via its subsidiary WCQ to consistent production systems for component processing
- This integration forms the basis for superior cost competitiveness and stable material quality assuranceThis integration forms the basis for superior cost competitiveness and stable material quality assurance
- A diversified material portfolio including silicon, quartz, silicon carbide, alumina, and aluminum nitride, coupled with unique processing technologiesA diversified material portfolio including silicon, quartz, silicon carbide, alumina, and aluminum nitride, coupled with unique processing technologies
- One of the few domestic companies capable of processing pure silicon, SiC, and quartz materialsOne of the few domestic companies capable of processing pure silicon, SiC, and quartz materials
- A strong presence in the aftermarket for semiconductor etching consumable partsA strong presence in the aftermarket for semiconductor etching consumable parts
- Direct benefits from increased demand due to shorter consumable part lifecycles in advanced processes like HBM, GAA, and high-stacking NANDDirect benefits from increased demand due to shorter consumable part lifecycles in advanced processes like HBM, GAA, and high-stacking NAND
- Establishment of strategic partnerships with global semiconductor manufacturersEstablishment of strategic partnerships with global semiconductor manufacturers
- A stable business structure with major domestic clients like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, alongside leading international customers such as Micron, Kioxia, Intel, and TSMCA stable business structure with major domestic clients like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, alongside leading international customers such as Micron, Kioxia, Intel, and TSMC
- Global production and sales network through overseas subsidiaries (WCQ)Global production and sales network through overseas subsidiaries (WCQ)
- Enhanced local responsiveness in North America, benefiting from 'Made in America' policies, a significant strengthEnhanced local responsiveness in North America, benefiting from 'Made in America' policies, a significant strength
- Strong intellectual property defense capabilities and technological competitiveness, demonstrated by successful invalidation of Lam Research patents in disputesStrong intellectual property defense capabilities and technological competitiveness, demonstrated by successful invalidation of Lam Research patents in disputes
- Plans for future competitive advantage through continuous R&D, expansion into fine ceramic new material businesses, and early entry into the 18-inch wafer (450mm) component marketPlans for future competitive advantage through continuous R&D, expansion into fine ceramic new material businesses, and early entry into the 18-inch wafer (450mm) component market
- Target Industrie
- Semiconductor manufacturing industry's etching processesSemiconductor manufacturing industry's etching processes
- Advanced memory and system semiconductor processes, including High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), Gate-All-Around (GAA), and 3D NAND high-stackingAdvanced memory and system semiconductor processes, including High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), Gate-All-Around (GAA), and 3D NAND high-stacking
- Expanding semiconductor application areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), data centers, cloud infrastructure, electric vehicles, and autonomous drivingExpanding semiconductor application areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), data centers, cloud infrastructure, electric vehicles, and autonomous driving
- Efforts to expand material development and component processing into the display and electric vehicle industriesEfforts to expand material development and component processing into the display and electric vehicle industries
- Major Markets
- South Korea, China, Japan, SingaporeSouth Korea, China, Japan, Singapore
- United StatesUnited States
- Certifications/Patents
- Successful invalidation of Lam Research's patent 'Radio Frequency Ground Return Devices' (Registration No. 2285582) in 2024Successful invalidation of Lam Research's patent 'Radio Frequency Ground Return Devices' (Registration No. 2285582) in 2024
- Successful invalidation of Lam Research's patent 'Radio Frequency (RF) Ground Return Devices' (Registration No. 2201934) in 2026Successful invalidation of Lam Research's patent 'Radio Frequency (RF) Ground Return Devices' (Registration No. 2201934) in 2026
- Awarded the '70 Million Dollar Export Tower' on the 60th Trade DayAwarded the '70 Million Dollar Export Tower' on the 60th Trade Day
- Recipient of the '16th Korea KOSDAQ Award for Technology Development Company'Recipient of the '16th Korea KOSDAQ Award for Technology Development Company'
- Awarded the '100 Million Dollar Export Tower' in 2024Awarded the '100 Million Dollar Export Tower' in 2024
- Adherence to ESG management principles, including quality management, environmental management, safety/health management, and ethical management, as stated on its official websiteAdherence to ESG management principles, including quality management, environmental management, safety/health management, and ethical management, as stated on its official website
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53-77 4gongdan-ro 7-gil, Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
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