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August 11, 2025 | Elite Material Co. LtdEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Elite Material Company (EMC)-Taiwan announced that it has made a commitment to invest $80 million dollars in the Arlon EMD factory in Rancho Cucamonga, CA it acquired at the end of 2020. In addition to the investments already made in a new Operating System, lamination press and other hardware upgrades, EMC will install two new prepreg treaters, automation hardware, chemical mixing equipment and further upgrades to this facility.
Investing in the Future—Today
This significant investment marks more than just an expansion in equipment—it is a bold step forward in supporting American industry, enhancing customer value, and preparing for the future. Importantly, this is another big move by a Taiwan based company to invest in North America.
Albert Tung, CEO & Chairman of EMC stated, “This investment will enhance our existing portfolio of products to be manufactured in North America with an eye on responsiveness to this market as well as mitigating risk and capacity surge. The treaters that are being installed at this facility are the latest in treating technology, with precision automation, greater throughput capacity, and enhanced quality control, ensuring we continue to meet the ever-growing demands of our customers with superior consistency and speed.”
This is a long-term investment that reinforces EMC Corp.’s commitment and dedication to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a future built on the strongest possible foundation. The targeted operation date for this expansion is late 2026 in California.
EMC is also investing in the growth strategy of another U.S. subsidiary, Technica USA, a National Distributor of equipment, equipment services, and consumables in the PCB Fabrication, PCB Assembly, Substrate and Semiconductor Packaging industries across North America.
Both Arlon EMD and Technica USA are proud members of the PCBAA, an organization that advocates for increased federal investment and incentives for domestic manufacturing of printed circuit boards and substrates within the U.S. microelectronics ecosystems.
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