Press Releases

Hemlock Semiconductor Announces Completion of Next-Generation Finishing Facility

Hemlock, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), the nation’s leading producer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, is proud to announce the completion of its Next-Generation Finishing (NGF) facility. Representing a major investment in a modern finishing process and expanded production capacity, NGF’s groundbreaking technology allows HSC to offer global customers semiconductor-grade polysilicon … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor Appoints New Commercial Leaders for Semiconductor, Solar Markets

Hemlock, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, today announced the appointment of new leadership for its commercial teams. Mike Modolo has been promoted to Semiconductor Commercial Director and Blake Barthelmess has been appointed as Solar Commercial Director.  “I’m thrilled to add Mike Modolo and Blake … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor Appoints Roy Furbank as Vice President of Process Engineering

New executive position focuses on innovation and continuous improvement in HSC polysilicon manufacturing processes  Hemlock, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, today announced that Roy Furbank has joined the company’s executive leadership team as Vice President – Process Engineering, a new position that highlights … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor’s Chief Financial Officer Retiring, New CFO Joins Executive Leadership Team

Hemlock, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Steve Sklenar will retire at the end of August. Incoming CFO Michael Moen joins the HSC executive leadership team today to allow for a smooth transition. “Steve Sklenar has been a … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor Appoints Rolf Hartmann as New Supply Chain Executive

Hemlock, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, today announced that Rolf Hartmann has joined the company’s executive leadership team as Senior Vice President – Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer. Hartman reports directly to HSC Chairman and CEO AB Ghosh and is responsible for … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor Names Tara Zachariah Director of Communications

New role aligns external and internal communications, highlights HSC’s leading role in clean energy and sustainability Hemlock, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, today announced that Tara Zachariah has been promoted to Director of Communications. In this newly created role, Zachariah will … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor Accepting Applications for Michigan Tech’s Engineering Scholars Summer Youth Program

Students from Bay, Midland, Saginaw & Gratiot Counties Can Apply for HSC Scholarships HEMLOCK, Mich. –  Now in its 13th year, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) is proud to provide up to 30 full scholarships for Great Lakes Bay Region high school students interested in attending Michigan Technological University’s Engineering Scholars Summer Youth Program from July … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor Appoints Phil Rausch as New Commercial Sales Executive

Chief Commercial Officer Retiring, Solar Sales Leader Promoted Hemlock, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, today announced that Phil Rausch, previously serving as Solar Commercial Manager, has been promoted to Senior Director of Commercial Sales. Rausch joined the company’s executive leadership team … Read more

HSC’s Community Calendar Art Contest “A Year of Exploration” Winning Entries Announced

Hemlock, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) today announced the winners of the company’s 13th Annual Community Calendar Contest. Local students from 11 schools in the Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and Gratiot school districts illustrated this year’s theme – “A Year of Exploration.” Their winning entries will be featured in HSC’s 2023 Community Calendar and … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor Releases Second Sustainability Report, Announces New Voluntary Commitments

HEMLOCK, Mich. — Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the electronic and solar energy industries, today released its second Sustainability Report. The report notes the progress HSC has made since its inaugural 2020 report and highlights the company’s role in the nation’s clean energy economy by supplying the hyper-pure … Read more