2022 Press Releases

July 12, 2022

Lam Research, Entegris, Gelest Team Up to Advance EUV Dry Resist Technology Ecosystem

Collaboration provides robust chemical supply chain for global chipmakers using the breakthrough technology and supports R&D for next-generation EUV applications SEMICON WEST 2022, San Francisco, Calif., July 12, 2022 – Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX), Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG), and Gelest, Inc, a Mitsubishi Chemical Group company, today announced a strategic collaboration that will provide semiconductor manufacturers worldwide with reliable access to precursor chemicals for Lam’s breakthrough dry photoresist technology for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, an innovative approach used in the production of next-generation semiconductors. The parties will work together on EUV dry resist technology research and development (R&D) for future device generations of logic and DRAM products that will help enable everything from machine learning and artificial intelligence to mobile devices. A robust supply chain for process chemicals is critical to EUV dry resist technology integration into high-volume manufacturing. This new long-term collaboration further broadens the growing ecosystem for dry resist technology and will provide dual-source supply from semiconductor material leaders with provisions for continuity of delivery in all global markets.


January 10th, 2022

Gelest Promotions

Gelest Inc. today announced that Edward Kimble will be promoted to Executive Vice President and is responsible for the management of the commercial segment of the business overseeing the Business Units, Product Management, and Customer Service groups. Ed is a 20+ year veteran of Gelest, most recently serving as the Senior VP of Product Management and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University.


January 3, 2022

Gelest Names New President

Gelest Inc. names Dr. Jonathan Goff as President of Gelest effective immediately. A 13-year veteran of Gelest, Goff most recently served as Chief Technology Officer. Having focused on technology, new product development, market introductions, and growing customer relationships throughout his career, Jonathan is ideally suited to lead Gelest in its core mission of providing cutting-edge chemical technology, products, and services.