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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

EFC Gases & Advanced Materials Plans McGregor, Texas, Operations

07/25/2024
EFC Gases & Advanced Materials, a global supplier of specialty and rare gases, plans to establish manufacturing operations in McGregor, Texas. The $210 million project is expected to create at least 120 jobs.

The new facility, located on 195 acres in the McGregor Industrial Park, will include chemical synthesis operations for electronic gases and deposition precursors, specialty gas transfill facilities, a central laboratory, a logistics hub, and an administration building.

"As an integral part of the semiconductor supply chain, we at EFC Gases & Advanced Materials are excited to collaborate with the City of McGregor and deeply value their support during the early stages of this project," said Pavel A. Perlov, President and CEO of EFC. "The new facility will play a crucial role in onshoring essential materials for semiconductor fabs, aligning seamlessly with Texas' thriving semiconductor industry."

The City of McGregor will support the project with infrastructure improvements, including extending water and wastewater lines and assisting in the construction of an industrial rail spur to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, McLennan County is providing significant financial support to facilitate the development.

“We are excited to welcome EMC, which is an advanced gases producer to the community here supporting the semiconductor industry,” noted Kris Collins, Executive Vice President of the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce. “So this is our first supplier of supporting semiconductors moving into the greater Waco area.”

EFC Gases & Advanced Materials supplies high-purity electronic and specialty gases, alongside other critical materials, supporting a broad spectrum of industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, lighting, window fabrication, and electric utilities. The company currently has operations in Hatfield and Cherryville, Pennsylvania.

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