Reducing energy consumption and extending energy efficiency are trends driving the global electronics industry to provide more energy-efficient products and systems. TMG has been manufactured at SAFC Hitech's Bromborough facility for a number of years, primarily for supply to the global semiconductor industry. However, as TMG also fulfills the technical criteria for devices designed for the LED, laser, communication and other markets, the boom in demand for LEDs has led to SAFC recently expanding the Bromborough plant.
Dr. Geoff Irvine, VP, Business Development, SAFC Hitech said:
"The investment is an important boost for SAFC Hitech, and is expected to accelerate the delivery of TMG to a growing market as well as create jobs in the region, which is positive given the current economic climate."
TMP Chief Executive Lorraine Rogers added:
"This investment will further position the SAFC Hitech site in Wirral as a leading global manufacturing and distribution facility for the growing LED market worldwide. As such, this investment is highly significant for Liverpool City Region's Low Carbon Economy and will help to further build the City Region's reputation as a world class location for research and development companies."