Press Releases

FREELAND, MICHIGAN, October 8, 2021 – The Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership announced today several efforts that advance the access, awareness and importance of mental health in the region with the support of several partners including the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, the Michigan Health Improvement Alliance (MiHIA), and THRIVE (Transforming Health Regionally … Read more

Arabinda ‘AB’ Ghosh to join as COO on Sept. 27 and transition to CEO at end of year, succeeding Mark Bassett HEMLOCK, Mich. — Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the country’s largest manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in solar panels and semiconductors, today announced a leadership transition that will begin with the appointment of Arabinda “AB” … Read more

Number of Full-Time HSC Employees to Grow; Hiring to Continue HEMLOCK, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) is updating its partnership with Qualified Staffing (QSS) by assuming direct operational control of polysilicon finishing operations at its facility in Hemlock, Mich. QSS will continue to support HSC by providing expanded flexible staffing across HSC’s operations through … Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today a group of U.S. senators introduced the Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act, which establishes an advanced solar manufacturing tax credit designed to benefit manufacturers across the value chain. The following statement can be attributed to Mark Bassett, chairman and chief executive officer of Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) in Hemlock, Mich.: … Read more

HSC provided $100,000 to Hemlock Public Schools for construction of the project HEMLOCK, Mich. ― The Lockwood STEM Center held its grand opening today, along with tours of the new home for robotics and other STEM-related programs for Merrill, Swan Valley, St. Charles, Freeland and Hemlock school districts. The new 60’ x 80’ facility, funded … Read more

New Hire Aims to Build Stronger Relationships with Local Communities HEMLOCK, Mich. ― Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the country’s largest manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in solar panels and semiconductors, has named Raquel Ledesma as its Diversity & Community Liaison. Ledesma, 34, has worked in leadership and education for over a decade. In her new role, … Read more

Students from Bay, Midland, Saginaw & Gratiot Counties Can Apply by April 10 HEMLOCK, Mich. – For the 11th year in a row, Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) is providing 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 25-31, 2021. … Read more

HSC also wins Community Impact award; Phil Rausch named top Emerging Leader HEMLOCK, Mich. ― The hyper-pure polysilicon produced by Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) was recently named the “2020 Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” during the Michigan Manufacturers Association’s MFG Awards program. Polysilicon was chosen the “Coolest Thing” during a months-long process that let the public … Read more

LANSING, Mich. ― Michigan manufacturing’s most prestigious honors were bestowed yesterday during the Virtual MFG Excellence Awards, the Michigan Manufacturers Association’s annual celebration recognizing Michigan manufacturing’s lifelong and emerging leaders and the outstanding businesses that thrive throughout the state. The MMA’s annual awards program recognizes manufacturing excellence in company and individual award categories as determined by … Read more

Hemlock Semiconductor Operations is accepting applications from local fire departments seeking grants to cover the cost of a training or certification of the fire department’s choice. The 2020 Fire Department Training Grants are available to fire departments in Saginaw, Bay, Midland and Gratiot counties, with applications due by Friday, Nov. 27. The grants are part … Read more