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news.SAFC Hitech, a division of the Sigma-Aldrich Group, is planning to invest $2m to expand production of trimethylgallium (TMG) at its Bromborough, Wirral, UK manufacturing plant.
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The investment is expected to enable SAFC Hitech to strengthen its position as a supplier of TMG and satisfy the growing demand for the material in the production of high brightness LEDs (HBLEDs) for use in applications such as backlighting in flat panel television sets and energy efficient lighting.
Geoff Irvine, VP of business development at SAFC Hitech, said: “Expanding our TMG capacity not only draws on our Bromborough facility’s core competencies, but also reinforces Sigma-Aldrich’s overall strategy of leveraging proprietary technologies and capabilities into new, fast growing market segments, thus differentiating ourselves and our materials offerings through technical innovation.
“The investment is expected to accelerate the delivery of TMG to a growing market position and reinforce our position as a global manufacturer and distributor for the growing LED market worldwide, as well as create jobs in the area, which is positive news given the current economic climate.”