Weldex Expands New Plant for "Quality Leadership" to Ride Semiconductor Supercycle

Weldex held a safety prayer ceremony at its second plant in the Gumi National Industrial Complex 5 in North Gyeongsang Province to mark the start of its factory expansion and officially began efforts to scale up its production capacity.

Weldex specializes in manufacturing silicon and quartz components used in semiconductor etching processes, supplying key component materials to more than 110 global semiconductor companies, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

This investment, which comes just three years after the establishment of the second plant in 2022, amounts to approximately 8 billion KRW and includes the expansion of the factory by utilizing idle land as well as upgrades to existing facilities.

Weldex stated that it has proactively strengthened its internal capabilities this year in anticipation of increased production by major semiconductor clients.

The focus of this factory expansion is not merely on increasing production capacity, but rather on securing process stability and consistent quality. This decision reflects market trends that now prioritize not only price competitiveness but also stable supply capabilities and quality reliability as the semiconductor industry shifts to advanced processes.

A Weldex representative commented, "This investment is a strategic decision to prepare for long-term growth in the semiconductor market, going beyond simply responding to short-term demand. By improving factory operational efficiency and upgrading outdated equipment, we expect to ensure both stable delivery and quality competitiveness even as customer demand increases in the future."

The representative added, "We plan to continue making proactive investments to enhance quality and technological reliability in the components market."

Meanwhile, Weldex announced that, taking this safety prayer ceremony as an opportunity, it will further advance its environmental and safety management systems and strengthen internal activities to achieve a zero-accident workplace. The company aims to raise employees' ESG awareness and establish a site-centered safety culture through the ceremony.

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