Deal Amplifies SEMI’s Market Intelligence Capabilities in Semiconductor Materials and Specialty Chemicals
SEMI, the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, announced the strategic acquisition of select assets from Linx Consulting, a leading market intelligence and consulting firm to the semiconductor, display, photovoltaic, MEMS, energy, and nanotechnology industries. As part of the acquisition, SEMI will integrate Linx Consulting’s market reports and conferences, such as the Surface Preparation and Cleaning Conference (SPCC) and the Electronic Specialty Gases & Systems (ESGS), into its product portfolio. The acquisition of these assets strengthens SEMI Market Intelligence in specialty materials and manufacturing processes, offering deeper insights to its global members and the broader industry.
“Acquiring Linx Consulting market reports marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide comprehensive and actionable market insights to our global members,” said Clark Tseng, Senior Director of Market Intelligence at SEMI. “Linx Consulting’s expertise, particularly in semiconductor and electronics materials market analysis, and established conferences will greatly enhance our ability to serve the industry.”
Integrating Linx Consulting’s renowned industry reports and market forecasts with SEMI’s extensive global network and resources will deliver unparalleled market intelligence and analysis to the semiconductor and electronics materials sectors. Going forward, customers can expect the same high-quality intelligence and insightful conferences they have relied on from Linx Consulting.
“There is great synergy with SEMI, and we believe they are the most qualified organization to further develop and enhance our market reports and conferences with their trusted team and global influence,” said Mark Thirsk, Managing Partner at Linx Consulting. “We are confident that this transition will bring even greater value to our clients.”
“We are dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the high standards of quality and service that our customers expect,” said Mike Corbett, Managing Partner at Linx Consulting. “As such, we will carefully manage this transition to ensure continuity and uphold our commitment to excellence.”
During the Strategic Materials Conference (SMC) 2025 in San Jose, an annual gathering of materials and supply chain experts in the semiconductor ecosystem, SEMI launched a new “Wafer Fab Materials Quarterly” report in collaboration with Linx Consulting. This report equips industry professionals with actionable insights into economic trends, material usage, sales performance, and capacity forecasts. The report will be available in July 2025.
For details about SEMI reports on other semiconductor sectors, visit SEMI Market Data or contact the SEMI Market Intelligence team at mktstats@semi.org.
