July 24, 2024 - DSM Semichem LLC, in which Samsung C&T Corporation's Trading Division (hereinafter referred to as Samsung C&T Corporation) is participating, held a ceremony to mark the completion of its high-purity sulfuric acid plant in Plainview, Texas, USA on the 15th.  DSM Semichem is a joint venture established in September 2022 by Samsung C&T, Dongjin Semichem, and Martin Midstream, Inc. to address the growing demand for semiconductor materials resulting from the expansion of semiconductor production in the United States. Samsung C&T is responsible for customer development, product sales, and marketing, while Dongjin Semichem, the joint venture, handles production and operations, and Martin Midstream provides raw materials and infrastructure.  The recently completed DSM Semichem Plainview plant is a manufacturing facility with an annual production capacity of 24,000 tons of sulfuric acid and is scheduled to begin production in August of this year.  The completion ceremony was attended by Samsung C&T President Lee Jae-eon, Dongjin Semichem Vice Chairman Lee Jun-hyeok, and Martin Chairman Ruben S. Martin III. Also in attendance were key local figures, including Plainview City Council members, a county judge, and the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium Executive Committee.  DSM Semichem is expected to contribute to the production of advanced semiconductors and the stabilization of the semiconductor supply chain in the United States based on its advanced technological capabilities and stable quality management. Meanwhile, Samsung C&T is actively engaged in trading various industrial materials and chemical products, including materials required for semiconductor processes, under the goal of "trading essential industrial materials and developing eco-friendly businesses."