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Topsil GlobalWafers - A World-leading semiconductor manufacturer is expanding with 125 jobs in Frederikssund

Topsil, a Danish company founded in 1959 and acquired by Topsil GlobalWafers from Taiwan in 2016, is announcing a major expansion initiative within Denmark, resulting in the creation of 125 new jobs in Frederikssund. Renowned as a global leader in supplying ultrapure silicon for the semiconductor industry, Topsil GlobalWafers is committed to fostering innovation and meeting the growing demand for advanced and energy-efficient power components.
When 26.01.2024
What
Cleantech Tech

The expansion focuses on increasing the production of Topsil GlobalWafers' float zone 200 mm silicon wafers, a crucial component utilized in various applications such as energy transmission in wind turbines, power grids, frequency converters in motors, electricity generation in high-speed trains, photodetectors for medical imaging, and within the field of quantum computing.

The expansion not only reinforces the company's commitment to the green transition but also underscores the company's dedication to sustainability, innovation, and job creation within the region. By adding 125 new positions, Topsil GlobalWafers contributes to the growth of Frederikssund and the broader Danish economy.

This expansion is in line with the EU Chips Act that aims to bolster the semiconductor manufacturing across Europe with the objective to improve supply-chain autonomy in the longer term. Furthermore, the Danish government’s decision to actively support the semiconductor industry in Denmark through new competency centres, R&D alliances, and production capacity building, will increase the opportunities for further investments and expansion opportunities for Topsil GlobalWafers in Denmark.

This expansion is in line with the EU Chips Act that aims to bolster the semiconductor manufacturing across Europe with the objective to improve supply-chain autonomy in the longer term. Furthermore, the Danish government’s decision to actively support the semiconductor industry in Denmark through new competency centres, R&D alliances, and production capacity building, will increase the opportunities for further investments and expansion opportunities for Topsil GlobalWafers in Denmark.  

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"Denmark welcomes Topsil GlobalWafers who choose Greater Copenhagen Region as a hub for the company’s future development of semiconductors. Denmark’s strong cleantech sector including the country’s vast tech talent pool makes the nation appealing to foreign investors such as Topsil GlobalWafers, whose vision is to be at the forefront of technological advancements and be part of a more sustainable future. Invest in Denmark will continue providing Topsil GlobalWafers support together with our partners Copenhagen Capacity.”
Hans Peder Mikkelsen President of Topsil GlobalWafers
Copenhagen Capacity and Invest in Denmark have played an important role in supporting Topsil GlobalWafers, providing insights to strengthen the Danish business case. This collaboration will continue into the next phase of R&D and future production at the Frederikssund site. 
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"Denmark welcomes Topsil GlobalWafers who choose Greater Copenhagen Region as a hub for the company’s future development of semiconductors. Denmark’s strong cleantech sector including the country’s vast tech talent pool makes the nation appealing to foreign investors such as Topsil GlobalWafers, whose vision is to be at the forefront of technological advancements and be part of a more sustainable future. Invest in Denmark will continue providing Topsil GlobalWafers support together with our partners Copenhagen Capacity.” 
Vanessa Vega Saenz Director, Invest in Denmark

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