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May 9, 2022Press Press ReleaseTrading Business

HighChem Secures Sales Agency Rights for Chinese Semiconductor Materials

HighChem Company Limited (Head office: Minato-Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Ushio Taka hereinafter HighChem), has announced a new sales agency agreement signed on February 21st with Bengbu Zhongheng New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Anhui Province, China, referred to as Zhongheng New Materials). Under this agreement, HighChem will commence the sales of spherical silica, primarily used as a filler in semiconductor encapsulants, and spherical alumina, used in thermal materials for batteries and semiconductors. The designated sales territories for these products include Japan and Japanese companies abroad.

Filler for semiconductor encapsulant: "Spherical silica"

Spherical silica is a material mainly used as a filler for semiconductor encapsulants. Semiconductor encapsulation material is an epoxy resin molding material that protects semiconductors from light, heat, moisture, dust, impact, etc. By mixing fillers with the resin material, it is possible to reduce the cost and improve the functionality of semiconductor encapsulation materials. 

Zhongheng New Material's spherical silica features a sphericity rate of over 95%, high purity, and exceptional fluidity. Currently holding the position as the third-largest supplier in China, Zhongheng New Materials' spherical silica is utilized in a variety of applications including fillers for encapsulants, electronic component inks, optical fibers, and cosmetic materials. Additionally, the vertical integration of mining and milling quartz within their group companies significantly strengthens their supply chain, providing a robust platform for consistent and reliable production.

Semiconductor heat dissipation material: "Spherical alumina"

Spherical alumina is used as a heat dissipation material for batteries and semiconductors. It is made from spheroidized aluminum oxide, and has high heat dissipation properties, so it is used as a filler in heat dissipation sheets. Currently, there is a growing demand for materials that can efficiently dissipate heat in order to electrify automobiles and make equipment smaller and lighter.

Zhongheng's new material, spherical alumina, has been used not only as a heat dissipating material, but also as honeycomb ceramics and abrasives.

About Zhongheng new material

会社名:蚌埠中恒新素材技術有限公司
所在地:中国安徽省


中恒新素材は、中国建材大手の凱盛集団(Triumph Group)の傘下企業であり、電子材料などの新材料の製造販売を担っています。凱盛集団は、球状シリカの原料となる石英などの採掘事業も手掛けていることから、安定供給が可能で、価格競争力も有しています。

As a bridge between Japan and China, HighChem not only proposes cost-effective Chinese products, but also builds a system where you can use Chinese products with peace of mind by selecting reliable manufacturers and having a thorough quality control system. We respond courteously and quickly to the recent shortage of semiconductor materials and the rapidly evolving field of battery materials, responding to all of our customers' needs.

HighChem Company Limited Overview
Company Name: HighChem Company Limited
Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo 3-1, Toranomon 1-chome, Tokyo Toranomon Global Square 11F
Representative Director: Taka Ushio
Business: Export/import and sales of Chemicals / outsourced manufacturing / Technology Licensing related business / manufacture and sales of catalysts / Biodegradable Materials import and sales, etc.

Media inquiries regarding this release
HighChem Co., Ltd. PR Division – Eriko Kuroiwa
E-mail: kuroiwa@highchem.co.jp Phone: +81-3-5251-8580 / +81-90-6539-4213 (Kuroiwa)