KoMiCo opens semiconductor equipment cleaning, coating facility in Mesa

KoMiCo recently celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in Mesa for advanced semiconductor equipment parts cleaning, coating and repair.

The facility will initially create 50 jobs, with over 200 total new jobs created over the next several years, according to a release.

KoMiCo America and Global executives were recently joined by local government, economic development and community leaders to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new facility including Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman and the Arizona Commerce Authority.

The 125,000-square-foot facility includes multiple cleanrooms, a wide range of cutting edge equipment and a robust suite of diagnostic tools, the release states.

Representing an over $60 million capital investment, the Mesa facility at 7300 E. Hampton Ave. is KoMiCo’s third location in the U.S. and 10th location globally.

“KoMiCo’s expansion into Arizona reflects both the growth of our business and our belief in the region’s talent and technology ecosystem,” James Jin, CEO of KoMiCo America, said in the release. “It also allows us to be closer to our customers, respond faster to their needs, and provide the level of support required in today’s demanding semiconductor manufacturing environment. We’re proud to create new jobs, invest in local capabilities, and build a foundation that supports U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and our employees for years to come.”

KoMiCo has a dedicated R&D division and innovation driven by partnerships with their customers. This facility will be outfitted to provide services to current fabs and the fabs of the future, including EUV and <1nm tech nodes, the release states.

“Mesa is rapidly becoming a premier destination for semiconductor investment thanks to our highly skilled workforce, robust infrastructure and supportive business environment. KoMiCo’s commitment to our city affirms our strategic standing in this industry,” Mayor Freeman said in the release. “We’re honored to welcome KoMiCo to Mesa and to see southeast Mesa advance as a hub for manufacturing and innovation.”

“KoMiCo’s new facility is a big win for Mesa and another sign that southeast Mesa is becoming a key part of the semiconductor industry,” Mesa Vice Mayor Scott Somers said in the release. “This investment brings specialized capabilities to clean, coat and repair critical equipment parts, and it will help support the high-tech growth we’re seeing across the region. KoMiCo plans to grow from 50 jobs to more than 200 in the years ahead-exactly the kind of high-skill opportunity we want for Mesa residents.”