HOWELL, MI – Horizon Sales, a leading manufacturer’s representative and distributor to the electronics industry, is pleased to announce its partnership with Austin American Technology (AAT) and Aqua Klean Systems. This collaboration brings Horizon Sales’ extensive network and expertise together with the cutting-edge cleaning solutions offered by AAT and Aqua Klean, enhancing service and support for customers across the Midwest and beyond.

“Austin American Technology and Aqua Klean Systems are known for their commitment to innovation, reliability, and excellence in electronics cleaning technology,” said Dave Trail, President of Horizon Sales. “We are excited to represent their combined portfolio and to deliver their industry-leading solutions to our customers.”

The merger of Austin American Technology and Aqua Klean Systems earlier this year created the world’s largest full-service electronics cleaning equipment manufacturer. With over 37 years of experience, their product offerings include advanced cleaning systems such as the X-30 4.0, Aqua ROSE ES, and Typhoon series. These systems are engineered for high performance and reliability across industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics manufacturing.

Horizon Sales will now manage the sales and support of AAT and Aqua Klean’s products in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania, Illinois, Eastern Iowa, and Wisconsin. This partnership ensures local access to the innovative technologies and exceptional customer service that have made both AAT and Aqua Klean leaders in the field.

“We are thrilled to join forces with Horizon Sales,” said Todd Rountree, CEO of Austin American Technology. “Their reputation for delivering excellent service and their deep connections within the industry make them the ideal partner to expand our reach and continue providing top-notch solutions to our customers.”

For more information, visit www.horizonsales.com

WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer applauding CHIPS and Science Act manufacturing investments announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Coherent, SkyWater Technology, and X-FAB. The Coherent project in Sherman, TX will expand production of indium phosphide wafers. The SkyWater Technology project in Bloomington, MN will expand mature-node foundry capacity. And the X-FAB project in Lubbock, TX will expand production of silicon carbide wafers.

“The CHIPS Act investments announced today will reinforce U.S. supply chains for current-generation and mature-node semiconductors, thereby helping to strengthen America’s economic and national security. We applaud Coherent, SkyWater, and X-FAB for investing ambitiously in the domestic semiconductor ecosystem, and we applaud the Commerce Department for advancing these important incentives.”

The CHIPS Act is on track to strengthen American manufacturing, create jobs, boost economic growth, and promote national security. The CHIPS Act’s manufacturing incentives have sparked substantial announced investments in the U.S. In fact, companies in the semiconductor ecosystem have announced 90 new projects across 28 U.S. states—totaling hundreds of billions of dollars in private investments—since the CHIPS Act was introduced. These announced projects will create more than 58,000 jobs in the semiconductor ecosystem and support hundreds of thousands of additional U.S. jobs throughout the U.S. economy.

An SIA-Boston Consulting Group report released in May projected the United States will triple its domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity from 2022—when CHIPS was enacted—to 2032. The projected 203% growth is the largest projected percent increase in the world over that time. The report also projected America will capture over one-quarter (28%) of total global capital expenditures (capex) from 2024-2032. The U.S. Department of Commerce previously announced incentives for a range of companies and projects that will help strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer commending finalization of CHIPS and Science Act manufacturing investments announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce for Absolics—an affiliate of the Korea-based SKC—and Entegris.

“These CHIPS incentives will strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain, create jobs, and reinforce America’s economic and national security. The incentives for Absolics will support the company’s construction of a 120,000 square-foot facility in Georgia and the development of substrates technology for use in semiconductor advanced packaging. The incentives for Entegris will support the company’s construction of a state-of-the-art facility in Colorado for products critical to the future of semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. We applaud both companies and the Commerce Department for advancing these critical CHIPS investments.”

The CHIPS Act is on track to strengthen American manufacturing, create jobs, boost economic growth, and promote national security. The CHIPS Act’s manufacturing incentives have sparked substantial announced investments in the U.S. In fact, companies in the semiconductor ecosystem have announced 90 new projects across 28 U.S. states—totaling hundreds of billions of dollars in private investments—since the CHIPS Act was introduced. These announced projects will create more than 58,000 jobs in the semiconductor ecosystem and support hundreds of thousands of additional U.S. jobs throughout the U.S. economy.

An SIA-Boston Consulting Group report released in May projected the United States will triple its domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity from 2022—when CHIPS was enacted—to 2032. The projected 203% growth is the largest projected percent increase in the world over that time. The report also projected America will capture over one-quarter (28%) of total global capital expenditures (capex) from 2024-2032.

The U.S. Department of Commerce previously announced incentives for a range of companies and projects that will help strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

MUNICH, GERMANY – Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc., German Branch, with EU headquarters in Munich, has opened a laboratory for the production of transformer prototypes at the Hightech Innovation Center in Munich-Freiham. The company, which specializes in transformers for switch-mode power supplies and customized inductive components, is part of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group. In Munich, they produce custom magnetics prototypes using first-class equipment and high-quality materials. On November 11, 2024, the new facility was presented to customers and partners including a tour of the test fields, EMC chambers and the office and meeting areas designed according to modern New Work aspects.

The main purpose of the new capacities is to promote intensive and transparent collaboration with customers. In-house prototype development and production enables the design engineers to also accompany their process in its implementation. All products are tested individually using advanced equipment and methods. The facility's technical equipment offers new opportunities for R&D projects and patent development. Students and young talents also benefit from the site's extensive equipment for research and final theses. In the future, prototypes of high-performance products and wireless power coils will also be produced here at the Hightech Innovation Center in Munich.