GlobalWafers continues to deepen its global operations and plays an active role in connecting Taiwan with the international semiconductor supply chain. Recently, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, together with Ambassador Tsai Yin-chung of the Taipei Representative Office in Italy, Director Lin Tsan-nan of the Taipei Office in Milan, ITRI President Chang Pei-zen, and other representatives from Taiwan’s industrial and government sectors, visited MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A., GlobalWafers’ Italian subsidiary located in Novara. The delegation gained firsthand insights into GlobalWafers’ operations in Europe and its advanced manufacturing footprint.
During the visit, the Italian team hosted the delegation with a company presentation and a guided tour of FAB300, introducing GlobalWafers’ global operations, product and technology development, as well as the Italian site’s investment and progress in 12-inch wafer manufacturing. Through this exchange, the delegation gained a deeper understanding of GlobalWafers’ role in the European semiconductor supply chain and witnessed the concrete results of a Taiwanese company’s long-term presence in the international market and commitment to local collaboration.
MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A. has been deeply rooted in Novara for many years and serves as an important manufacturing and technology hub for the Group in Europe. The Novara site has a solid foundation in wafer manufacturing and strong engineering capabilities. It has long served European semiconductor customers while maintaining close collaboration with local industries, academic and research institutions, and supply chain partners. With the development and advancement of FAB300, the Italian site continues to strengthen GlobalWafers’ advanced manufacturing footprint in Europe, serving as an important hub in supporting European customers and supply chain resilience.
During the visit, Minister Lin expressed his appreciation for GlobalWafers’ operational achievements and investment in Italy, and gave positive recognition to the Company’s role in promoting technological, industrial, and talent exchanges between Taiwan and Italy. Both sides also discussed student exchanges between Taiwan and Italy, as well as talent development in STEM fields, with the aim of promoting more cross-border exchanges and talent development through stronger links between education and industry.
The visit highlighted the important role of GlobalWafers’ Italian operations in the European semiconductor supply chain, while also reflecting the Group’s development model of combining global operations with local collaboration. GlobalWafers will continue to strengthen the manufacturing capabilities, technical support, and customer service of its regional sites, further deepening its global operational footprint.