During a tour of the company, Minister Panter learned about the multi-million euro investment to expand production capacities and new DAS products for the high-tech industry. He also discussed the development prospects of DAS EE in Saxony and what the billion-euro investments by the four major semiconductor manufacturers Infineon, Bosch, GlobalFoundries and ESMC mean for medium-sized suppliers. In addition to an intensive exchange with Managing Director RenĂ© Reichardt, who was named “Saxony’s Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2023, the focus was also on the challenges and opportunities for SMEs in international competition. Reichardt, who is also an active member of the executive committee of the Silicon Saxony industry association, took the opportunity not only to present his company’s growth plans to the Minister of Economic Affairs, but also to address key concerns of Saxony’s SMEs in the semiconductor industry. In his dual role, he made it clear that medium-sized companies in particular must not be lost sight of by the future federal government.
“In order not to fall behind in the global competition in microelectronics, Germany needs more than just announcements, but implementation reality for medium-sized companies. Calls for funding, such as for the EU Chips Act 2.0 funds, must be communicated with sufficient advance notice so that SMEs with limited resources can also contribute their innovative strength. In addition, we need a clear, binding and SME-friendly line for IPCEI projects and access to a dedicated semiconductor SME fund with simplified procedures. Anyone who is serious about the resilience of our industrial value chain must also invest specifically in the resilience of small and medium-sized suppliers. Be it access to skilled workers, energy issues or digital infrastructure. Germany will only remain technologically sovereign and economically strong in the long term if the semiconductor strategy also reaches SMEs,” says RenĂ© Reichardt.
In addition, Mirko Heinze, Chief Operating Officer Water Treatment at DAS Environmental Experts (Director of the Water Treatment Division), explained how the company contributes to the sustainable reduction of water consumption in the semiconductor industry with its comprehensive technological expertise. Using specific examples, he showed how treated process water can be reused several times using reuse concepts – an approach that not only conserves resources, but also helps to reliably comply with the strictest environmental regulations. DAS EE’s tailor-made solutions are used by leading chip manufacturers worldwide and are specifically designed to meet the complex requirements of modern semiconductor production.
Dirk Panter then emphasized that DAS Environmental Expert GmbH is an example of what the Saxon economy is all about. Innovative strength, international orientation and a pronounced sense of responsibility for sustainable industrial development are key strengths of the company. Such companies are indispensable for Saxony as a business location.
DAS Environmental Experts develops, manufactures and sells highly specialized systems for cleaning industrial waste gases and wastewater worldwide. The solutions are used in the semiconductor industry as well as in the LED, solar and electronics sectors, among others. From its headquarters in Dresden, the company has more than 950 employees in nine branches on three continents and makes an important contribution to reducing the ecological impact of modern manufacturing processes. As a driving force for a clean high-tech industry, DAS EE also sees itself as a reliable partner in the global transformation to environmentally friendly production and as a representative of an efficient Saxon environmental economy with international appeal.
About the company
DAS Environmental Expert GmbH, based in Dresden, is an environmental technology company. Founded in 1991, the company develops process and system solutions for the treatment of industrial waste gases and wastewater. The company is a leading global technology and plant supplier of treatment and disposal solutions for process waste gases (e.g. burner scrubbers, wet scrubbers, fine dust or condensate separators), which are used in the semiconductor and LED industry as well as in the solar industry. In addition, the company offers comprehensive wastewater technology services and plant maintenance for plant operators. DAS Environmental Experts operates worldwide and employs more than 950 people.
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Further links
👉 www.das-ee.com
Photo: DAS Environmental Expert
