July 14, 2005 – ATMI Inc., a supplier of materials and materials packaging, has purchased a minority interest in Anji Microelectronics, a developer of advanced semiconductor materials located in Shanghai, China.
The two companies will work together to develop and market advanced materials that leverage the skills and expertise of both groups: ATMI in the performance materials used in copper-based semiconductor manufacturing, and Anji in advanced semiconductor materials development.
Doug Neugold, CEO of ATMI, said: “Anji’s technical capabilities, world-class people, and position as one of the first pure-play performance semiconductor materials companies in China will enable both companies to develop and deliver even better solutions for our customers.”