HEMLOCK, MI – Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) is set to receive up to $325 million in federal funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, aimed at expanding its production of semiconductor-grade polysilicon. This investment, announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce, is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain and bolster national economic security.
“Polysilicon is essential for semiconductor manufacturing, and having a reliable source is crucial for both our economic and national security,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “Thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act, we are investing in domestic materials suppliers like HSC to drive America’s semiconductor resurgence and create quality jobs across the country.”
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) praised the federal investment, stating, “New laws like the CHIPS and Science Act are helping to bring manufacturing back to mid-Michigan. This is a major economic investment that will help to create hundreds of good-paying new jobs in Saginaw County. Bringing back manufacturing to America will help to secure our supply chains, create good-paying jobs, grow our economy, and ensure we make things in Michigan—not China. Thanks to Vice President Harris and Democrats, we are ensuring Michigan leads the way in the manufacturing jobs of the future.”
HSC, founded in 1961, is the only U.S.-based producer of hyper-pure polysilicon, a critical material used in semiconductor chips, artificial intelligence technology, and solar power devices. The proposed funding will enable HSC to expand its existing campus in Hemlock, Michigan, and is expected to create 180 permanent manufacturing jobs and over 1,000 construction jobs.
HSC Chairman and CEO AB Ghosh emphasized the importance of this investment, stating, “Bolstered by the CHIPS Act, we are planning for a once-in-a-generation investment to continue serving as a top polysilicon supplier for the semiconductor market. This funding shows that the Biden-Harris Administration and our Michigan leaders understand the crucial role HSC plays in strengthening U.S. interests.”
The funding will also support workforce development initiatives, including partnerships with local institutions like Delta College and Saginaw Career Complex. Additionally, HSC is committed to sustainability, working with Michigan’s environmental agencies to reduce emissions and guide the state toward a low-carbon future.
This investment marks a significant milestone in the U.S. semiconductor industry’s push to revitalize domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.
