Fujifilm acquiring Ultra Pure Solutions

NORTH KINGSTOWN – Fujifilm Corp.’s electronic materials manufacturing and marketing subsidiary, Fujifilm Electronic Materials U.S.A. Inc., is acquiring solvent manufacturer Ultra Pure Solutions Inc. in Castroville, Calif.

Terms were not disclosed.

Upon completion of the acquisition, UPSI, which manufactures high-purity solvents used in semiconductor-related manufacturing processes, will become a subsidiary of Fujifilm Electronic Materials, to be known as Fujifilm Ultra Pure Solutions Inc. The acquisition is expected to be completed this year.

“This acquisition will further reinforce Fujifilm’s global leadership and commitment to the semiconductor industry,” Brian O’Donnelly, president and CEO, Fujifilm Electronic Materials U.S.A., said in a statement. “Fujifilm’s market and manufacturing leadership will be strengthened by adding Ultra Pure Solutions’ high-purity product line, manufacturing infrastructure and supply chain to our existing competencies in providing our customers with advanced semiconductor materials technology solutions and delivery equipment.”

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Christopher Fitzjohn, president and founder of Ultra Pure Solutions, said this marks an “exciting new chapter for us.”
“With the combined strength and capability of Fujifilm Electronic Materials and Ultra Pure Solutions, I have no doubt that together, we will be able to expand the business and provide solutions for a variety of customers worldwide,” he said.

According to information from the companies, solvents are used in semiconductor-related manufacturing processes, such as cleaning and rinsing silicon wafers carrying electronic circuits. In these processes, the presence of impurities in solvents, such as metal ions and ultra-small foreign particles, can reduce the yield rate of semiconductor products. With semiconductors’ electronic circuits becoming smaller and finer, solvents must have even greater purity, the release said.

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