Air Liquide has inaugurated its first large-scale Advanced Materials manufacturing plant in Taichung City, marking a strategic expansion of its semiconductor supply chain capabilities in one of the world’s most critical chipmaking hubs. The facility is designed to produce advanced deposition and etching materials essential for next-generation semiconductors powering artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC).
The new site represents a significant milestone in Air Liquide’s regional growth, complementing its existing network of 54 facilities supporting the semiconductor industry in Taiwan. It is the company’s first major production unit in the region dedicated specifically to advanced materials used in cutting-edge chip fabrication processes.
Located at the center of a globally leading semiconductor ecosystem, the plant will manufacture highly engineered molecules tailored for nanoscale technologies such as Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD). As semiconductor manufacturers push toward atomic-scale miniaturization, the demand for precise, high-performance materials has become increasingly critical to ensure reliability, yield, and performance.
By localizing production near key semiconductor manufacturers, Air Liquide aims to strengthen supply chain resilience while improving responsiveness to customer requirements. The proximity is expected to enable closer collaboration with chipmakers, facilitating faster innovation cycles and smoother transitions to high-volume manufacturing.
The inauguration also builds on Air Liquide’s long-standing presence in Taiwan, where the company has operated for nearly four decades. Since 2019, the group has invested over €1 billion in the region, developing a comprehensive portfolio that includes ultra-pure industrial gases, advanced electronic materials, distribution infrastructure, and analytical services.
According to company leadership, the new facility underscores Air Liquide’s commitment to supporting the rapid evolution of semiconductor technologies, particularly as AI-driven applications accelerate demand for more powerful and efficient chips. The expansion also reinforces the company’s broader strategy to deepen its footprint in Asia and align closely with leading semiconductor manufacturers in the region.
