Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Since 1974
MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A., part of GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Italy and was founded in 1974. It produces high-purity silicon crystals and wafers, including standard, specialty and solar wafers, through a vertically integrated process covering crystal growth to wafer slicing. Its estimated size is 1,000 to 5,000 employees and $250 to 500 million in revenue. The company serves semiconductor, automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, renewable energy and plumbing hardware industries. In March 2026 it inaugurated FAB300 in Novara, which it describes as a 300 mm wafer plant.
GlobalWafers - Memc Electronic Materials S.p.A. at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1974
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
52 years in operation (founded 1974).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A., part of GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Italy and was founded in 1974. It produces high-purity silicon crystals and wafers, including standard, specialty and solar wafers, through a vertically integrated process covering crystal growth to wafer slicing. Its estimated size is 1,000 to 5,000 employees and $250 to 500 million in revenue. The company serves semiconductor, automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, renewable energy and plumbing hardware industries. In March 2026 it inaugurated FAB300 in Novara, which it describes as a 300 mm wafer plant.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1974 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What GlobalWafers - Memc Electronic Materials S.p.A. makes
MEMC holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications and offers custom wafer tailoring alongside its silicon wafer manufacturing.
Certifications
GlobalWafers - Memc Electronic Materials S.p.A. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — gw-semi.com
ISO 45001 — sas-globalwafers.com
ISO 9001 — gw-semi.com
Latest developments
2026-07-02 — GlobalWafers’ Italian Subsidiary Hosts Taiwanese Delegation, Showcasing Its Semiconductor Footprint in Europe - GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. (sas-globalwafers.com)
2026-03-11 — MEMC e Sleep Advice Technologies: innovazione digitale per la sicurezza dei lavoratori - MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A.MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A. (memc.it)
2026-03-10 — GlobalWafers inaugura a Novara FAB300, la più avanzata fabbrica europea di wafer da 300 mm - MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A.MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A. (memc.it)
2026-03-10 — FAB 300: il ringraziamento di GlobalWafers MEMC alle persone che hanno reso possibile questo traguardo - MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A.MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A. (memc.it)
2026-02-16 — Memc Global Wafers, a Novara la valle del silicio compie cinquant’anni: “Pronto il nuovo polo” - La Stampa (lastampa.it)
2026-01-28 — GlobalWafers’ Italian Subsidiary launch a pilot to enhance worker safety with wearable-enabled fall detection and indoor localization - GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. (sas-globalwafers.com)
Company details
MEMC is a subsidiary of GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., and its size band is an estimate rather than a reported figure. GlobalWafers - Memc Electronic Materials S.p.A. was founded in 1974, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 52 years in operation (founded 1974). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does GlobalWafers - Memc Electronic Materials S.p.A. make?
MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A., part of GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Italy and was founded in 1974. It produces high-purity silicon crystals and wafers, including standard, specialty and solar wafers, through a vertically integrated process covering crystal growth to wafer slicing. Its estimated size is 1,000 to 5,000 employees and $250 to 500 million in revenue. The company serves semiconductor, automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, renewable energy and plumbing hardware industries. In March 2026 it inaugurated FAB300 in Novara, which it describes as a 300 mm wafer plant.
When was GlobalWafers - Memc Electronic Materials S.p.A. founded?
GlobalWafers - Memc Electronic Materials S.p.A. was founded in 1974.
How big is GlobalWafers - Memc Electronic Materials S.p.A.?
GlobalWafers - Memc Electronic Materials S.p.A. has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does GlobalWafers - Memc Electronic Materials S.p.A. hold?
GlobalWafers - Memc Electronic Materials S.p.A. lists IATF 16949 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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