Please enable JavaScript in your web browser settings, under the site permissions section to unlock full site functionality. Click here for help.

Article Image - AIXTRON Acquires PlasmaSi

Posted 15th April 2015

AIXTRON Acquires PlasmaSi

AIXTRON a leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry, today announced that it has acquired privately held Silicon Valley-based PlasmaSi, Inc. effective April 1, 2015.

Scroll to keep reading

AIXTRON Acquires PlasmaSi

AIXTRON Acquires OLED Encapsulation Company PlasmaSi

View Biography

AIXTRON

Aixtron

AIXTRON a leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry, today announced that it has acquired privately held Silicon Valley-based PlasmaSi, Inc. effective April 1, 2015. The purchase price may reach up to $16 million and will be paid in cash.

PlasmaSi enables the encapsulation of organic thin-films by depositing ultra-thin and flexible barrier films through its proprietary technology which are particularly well-suited for next-generation OLED* (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display products including mobile phones, hand-held devices, tablets, wearables and large screen HDTV. While initially designed and targeted for those applications, PlasmaSi’s technology can also be used to manufacture large area OLED lighting products as well as to address future opportunities in encapsulation markets. AIXTRON will integrate PlasmaSi’s thin-film encapsulation process into its existing OLED cluster for customer demonstration purposes.

“While increasingly expanding our business focus towards OLED in the coming years, we were looking to broaden our technology portfolio as well as to strengthen our customer access by adding PlasmaSi to our product portfolio”, comments Martin Goetzeler, President and CEO of AIXTRON SE. “Thin-film encapsulation is an essential process step for OLED high volume manufacturing, specifically for flexible devices. In combining our OVPD technology with PlasmaSi’s innovative approach, we will be able to add significant value in the production of flexible OLED applications.”

Adam Kablanian, CEO and Chairman of the Board of PlasmaSi, explained: “We are delighted that we have found a strong partner in AIXTRON, a company that has an impressive track record in the successful commercialization of deposition technologies in the semiconductor equipment industry. Therefore, joining forces with AIXTRON is the best option for us and we are now looking forward to take our technology to the next level together. Thereby, we will strongly benefit from AIXTRON’s R&D and production capabilities as well as from its worldwide sales, service and support network.”

Categories: M&A, Strategy

You Might Also Like

Airport Ground Handling Merger May Give Rise to Competition Concerns

15/12/2016Airport Ground Handling Merger May Give Rise to Competition Concerns

Menzies’ acquisition of ASIG may give rise to competition concerns over ground handling services at Aberdeen Airport.

Cross-Border M&A Is Hot, but There’s a Trap for Tax Planners

10/09/2015Cross-Border M&A Is Hot, but There’s a Trap for Tax Planners

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions are at their hottest pace since before the financial crisis. In fact, M&A volume was $1.10 trillion in 2014, up from $775.3 billion in 2013 and the highest since 2008.

7 Strategies to Managing Your Business Cash Flow

31/05/20227 Strategies to Managing Your Business Cash Flow

As a business owner, you know that cash flow and business capital are critical. If you can’t manage your cash flow effectively, your business will struggle. Read on to learn how to better manage your business cash flow. Make a Budget and Stick to It With

Crafting Tailored Messages: How Customization Elevates Campaign Outcomes

22/09/2023Crafting Tailored Messages: How Customization Elevates Campaign Outcomes

In the bustling arena of modern marketing, every brand is in a race to capture the audience’s attention. Amidst this noise, how does one make their message resonate with the audience? The key lies in customization. By embracing personalized marketing, br

The Role of the CIO Changing Thanks to AI and Digital Transformation

24/05/2023The Role of the CIO Changing Thanks to AI and Digital Transformation

The chief information officer (CIO) is instrumental in helping companies use technology well and achieve stated goals. However, the role of the CIO is becoming significantly different than it once was.

Sharing Key Messages Across the Global Community

01/11/2016Sharing Key Messages Across the Global Community

Cisco build and creates the protocols that run the internet, and is involved in software service, the Cloud and Internet of Things.

7 Ways Hiring a Lawyer for a Wrongful Death Case Can Be Beneficial

24/05/20237 Ways Hiring a Lawyer for a Wrongful Death Case Can Be Beneficial

Losing a loved one is depressing. It’s even more devastating when someone’s negligence or malicious intent causes their death. The Port of Milwaukee is important for global trade, but it increases truck traffic, which increases the risk of fatal motor vehi

Trust, Honesty and Care

01/06/2022Trust, Honesty and Care

Alpha Global Wealth (Alpha) is a small boutique family office in the heart of Geneva, taking care of 150 international expatriates living and working in Switzerland. Join us as we take a closer look at the firm.

Overall CEO of the Year, the USA

01/04/2016Overall CEO of the Year, the USA

BROWZ is a software as a service (SaaS) solution provider of supply chain qualification and risk management. In today’s economic environment, most large organizations outsource work to contractors.

View More Articles

Our Trusted Brands

Acquisition International is a flagship brand of AI Global Media. AI Global Media is a B2B enterprise and are committed to creating engaging content allowing businesses to market their services to a larger global audience. We have a number of unique brands, each of which serves a specific industry or region. Each brand covers the latest news in its sector and publishes a digital magazine and newsletter which is read by a global audience.

MORE BRANDS