1 Jan 2018
Mine Closure for Gallium in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom ceased high‑purity refined gallium production in 2018, cutting a key source of refined material.
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1 Jan 2018
Processing Closure for Gallium in United Kingdom
United Kingdom ceased high‑purity refined gallium production in 2018, reducing global supply.
1 Jan 2013
Ownership Change for Gallium in United Kingdom
IQE plc completed the acquisition of Kopin Wireless’s epiwafer manufacturing division, consolidating its position in the gallium compound supply chain.
3 Mar 2008
Ownership Change for Gallium in United Kingdom
RFMD completed the acquisition of Filtronic Compound Semiconductors Ltd., a UK‑based GaAs wafer fabrication subsidiary, consolidating GaAs capacity under an American company.
Dec 2007
Ownership Change for Gallium in United Kingdom
RFMD agreed to purchase Filtronic’s 6‑inch GaAs wafer fabrication facility in Newton Aycliffe, UK, for £25 million, increasing GaAs capacity.
2007
Ownership Change for Gallium in United Kingdom
Cooper Industries Ltd. acquired Clarity Lighting and Io Lighting LLC, expanding its LED product portfolio.
May 2004
Processing Shutdown for Gallium in United Kingdom
UK‑based Bookham Technology plc halted GaAs production at its Caswell facility in May 2004, reducing local semiconductor supply.
1 Dec 2002
Processing Startup for Gallium in United Kingdom
Epichem began constructing a large trimethylgallium plant, enhancing gallium precursor supply.
27 Feb 1998
Processing Expansion for Gallium in United Kingdom
Wafer Technology Ltd. added 400 m² of production space for vertical gradient freeze growth of GaAs, allowing more substrate production for laser and LED devices.
16 Jan 1998
Processing Expansion for Gallium in United Kingdom
Epitaxial Products International announced plans to nearly double its MOVPE production capacity, adding eight reactors to a 40,000‑square‑foot facility.
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