HSC Appoints New Chief Operating Officer 

Hemlock, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), the nation’s leading producer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, today announced Fernando Signorini has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Signorini will oversee HSC’s core operations—including manufacturing, supply chain, technology, procurement and quality—driving disciplined execution and agility across the organization. His leadership will … Read full story

Corning holds the key to US-made wafer supply

At the end of October, Corning announced that it had started producing ingots and wafers at its Michigan, US, plant during the third quarter of 2025 as it began ramping up production to one million wafers per day in Q4 2025. The construction of the ingot and wafer plant was also achieved in a very … Read full story

Inside Corning’s Bold Bid to Revive the U.S. Solar Industry

The company is opening a massive plant in Michigan to make a critical component of solar panels. It’s going toe to toe with China. Just off a rural road in Michigan near a pumpkin stand, workers for industrial company Corning are assembling a one-of-a-kind solar energy plant. The towering gray warehouse complex is the company’s largest … Read full story

Building Michigan’s tech future: Career event connects Saginaw community with opportunity

Dozens packed Delta College’s downtown Saginaw campus Wednesday night, not for class, but for a chance to build their future. The event, hosted by Corning, Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) and the community-based group H.E.L.P., aimed to connect mid-Michigan residents with information, resources, and tools to prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing and technology. Organizers tell TV5 … Read full story

Flint museums partner with Hemlock Semiconductor for 4th grade STEM program

Two Flint educational institutions have secured a substantial state grant to introduce elementary students to advanced manufacturing careers through a new hands-on learning program. Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium received $325,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to launch PowerUp! Workshops, targeting fourth graders … Read full story

Ribbon cutting marks 80 new solar panels at Dow Diamond

For many more years, sunny days at Dow Diamond will provide more than just a nice afternoon to watch the Great Lakes Loons. A ribbon cutting by the Midland Business Alliance on Thursday afternoon celebrated 80 new solar panels outside the east end of the stadium in Midland, which will provide more than 50,000 kilowatt … Read full story

HSC CARE Grants: Investing in our region’s communities, youth and families

Twice each year, HSC’s Community and Regional Empowerment (CARE) Grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations across the Great Lakes Bay Region to support their work in strengthening communities, youth and families.  “Enhancing the quality of life in the communities where our employees live and raise their families is the primary goal of HSC’s CARE grant … Read full story

HSC Appoints New Commercial Directors

Hemlock, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), the nation’s leading producer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, today announced the addition of two new leaders to its commercial team. Fahim Islam will serve as Global Solar Commercial Director and Matthew Bierman will serve as Chemical Sales Commercial Director. Both will report to Phil … Read full story

Midland’s Beebe appointed to MEDC Executive Committee

Brooke Beebe, of Midland, was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in February to serve on the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee. Beebe is the senior vice president for advocacy and engagement at Hemlock Semiconductor. Beebe has been with HSC since 2017 and previously served as the director of government affairs for Dow Chemical. Beebe … Read full story