SiC Processing
Sector/industry
Recycling services to the silicon wafer manufacturing industry
SiC Processing is a leading provider for the processing of used
slurry to the wafer manufacturing industry. The company has an
international customer base consisting of wafer manufacturers in
the photovoltaic and semiconductor industry. The company operates
sites in Norway, Germany, China, the US and Italy. The business
model of SiC Processing focuses on long-term contracts, proximity
and close partnership with its customers.
Nordic Capital Fund VII acquired SiC Processing in August 2010
through an auction process with the aim to support the expansion
plans in particular in the Asian markets.
Management:
- Thomas Heckmann, CEO
- Dirk A. Müller, CFO
Board of Directors:
- Dr. Sönke Bästlein (Chairman)
- Peter Hansson
- Johannes Heckmann
- Daniel Nothelfer
- Jürgen Ruttmann
Key Information:
Revenues 2010*:
EUR 161 million
Employees:
650
Ownership:
Nordic Capital Fund VII, controlling shareholding
Date of investment:
2010
Head office:
Hirschau/Oberpfalz, Germany
* 2010 sales for companies still in portfolio; sales at exit for divested companies
