Tosoh Hits Target In New China Venture

Tosoh Corporation announced that Tosoh Group company Tosoh SMD, Inc., has established a thin film sputtering target manufacturing subsidiary in Shanghai, China.  Tosoh SMD (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was established to expand Tosoh SMD, Inc.'s global capacity and to better serve its semiconductor, flat-panel display, solar, and large area coating customers in China. Additionally, the new subsidiary will be a key component in Tosoh SMD, Inc.'s raw materials sourcing strategy and will strengthen its sales support to its Chinese customers. 

 

Marty Blazic, Tosoh SMD, Inc.'s President and COO, states: "Tosoh SMD, Inc., has been successfully serving the China market for over 20 years, and we forecast continued strong growth in the demand for our leading-edge sputtering target materials within the region. Through the establishment of Tosoh SMD (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. we are ensuring that our customers will be able to obtain thin film deposition materials and support from a localized supplier, but one with the backing of Tosoh, a recognized industry leader with a 35-year history of innovation and quality systems. This is yet another example of Tosoh's drive to achieve growth in global markets and of its continued goal to support China's emergence as a pivotal country for value-added manufacturing and end-product demand."