A company at the forefront of the semiconductor industry is growing its operations in Falls Township and taking on more staff.
The Falls Township Supervisors have given the green light for Air Liquide Electronics to build four single-story buildings, an administration building of 14,000 square feet, a production building of 17,000 square feet, a two-story emergency response team command center and maintenance shop of 6,330 square feet, along with extra parking spaces at 19 Steel Road West in the heavy industrial district.
“Air Liquide is involved in the microchip industry,” said the company’s engineer, Mike Coyle. “They need to increase production in that area.”
Air Liquide officials stated that the expansion would bring in 20 to 40 new employees, with hiring taking place in stages. The administration building is intended to accommodate more offices and corporate space as part of the growth.
According to its website, Air Liquide, established in 1902, produces semiconductor chips for computing processors, memories, sensors, micro-controllers, and power devices. The company also manufactures solar photovoltaic systems, as well as flat panel displays commonly used in smartphones and other electronic devices.
Township engineer Joseph Jones of Jones Engineering Associates gave the project his approval.
“It’s a positive development,” Jones informed the board. “The applicant is expanding for a technology that might be the first in the country. It’s a noble cause and the engineering is solid.”
Courtesy of Katalinas Communications.
