Schmid Silicon Technology GmbH

Headquartered in the southern part of Germany, Schmid Silicon Technology GmbH (SST) is the leading technology provider with respect to high-end solar- (and, if demanded, electronic-) grade polysilicon and monosilane gas production as well as plant engineering (turnkey).

• Founded in 2006 by Christian Schmid, SST is just about to enter into a strong growth phase.
• With the construction start of the unique pilot line production in "Schwarze Pume", Saxony, SST sets a standard as the leading technology supplier:
  
  • The factory is planned to start the monosilane and polysilicon production in 2011
  • Full profitable production scale of 540t Monosilane (signed 10 year contract with Linde AG)
  • Worldwide unique pilot factory for optimal technology design and continuous improvement process as well as for new technological innovations
• SST as the general contractor overtakes the planning and realization of Turnkey Plants for the polysilicon and monosilane production (starting with the basic design and ending up with the qualification of the key staff and after sales services)
• SST is the only equipment supplier investing in its own technology with the pilot plant in Saxony
• In addition to the realization of the Turnkey Plants, SST supplies single-equipment for the polysilicon production:
• Upgrade of existing silicon productions with single equipment
• Integration of single equipment in existing cell and wafer productions

Based on proprietary technology, SST sells single equipment and complete plants for highly efficient production of polysilicon. SST will enable polysilicon-producers to realize cost reductions of up to 30% compared to traditional production methods.

The unique Schmid-technology is based on a secured IP portfolio:

• The key technologies are secured via comprehensive patent portfolio
• Worldwide unique pilot factory realizing the latest technology design
• Continuous improvement process as well as technological innovations