Solstice Advanced Materials, a pure-play specialty materials company (formerly part of Honeywell), announced it has broken ground on a $200 million investment to expand and modernize its electronic materials facility in Spokane Valley, Washington. By the end of 2029, the facility’s current production capacity for sputtering targets is expected to double, helping meet growing customer demand amid rapid expansion across the industry.
“This groundbreaking represents more than an investment in our Spokane operations – it’s an investment in our customers and in the future of American semiconductor innovation,” said Solstice President and CEO David Sewell. “As demand accelerates for artificial intelligence, high-speed computing and connected technologies, we are preparing the Spokane facility to deliver the quality, reliability and scale our customers need to drive innovation. The expansion project underscores our commitment to strengthening supply chain resilience, enhancing production efficiency and driving sustainable manufacturing innovation in this exciting growth market.”
The Spokane expansion will play a vital role in enabling the next generation of semiconductor fabrication, providing critical materials needed to produce smaller, faster and more energy-efficient chips. Solstice’s sputtering targets are vital for producing high-speed, highly reliable interconnects that power today’s most advanced logic and memory devices.
“Our customers are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in chip design, and they depend on partners who can move with the same speed and precision,” said Simon Mawson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Electronic & Specialty Materials at Solstice Advanced Materials. “This expansion is about giving them reliable access to the highest-quality materials, shorter lead times and the confidence that Solstice will be there to support their innovation and growth every step of the way.”…