Recent Downturn within Semiconductor
Replaced By Sudden Upsurge in Orders

The downturn in the semiconductor market during the 2009-2010 fiscal years played a significant role in The Hope Group's slow total sales picture. With the strong recovery of the semiconductor manufacturing market heading into 2011, the reverse is expected to be true: we anticipate great results and more success. The semiconductor industry in New England, according to recently published reports has expanded by 50 percent over last year. Other reports place the improvement even higher.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

The Hope Group is an important part of the manufacturing supply chain for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries. Our wide range of products and services meet the needs of the microelectronic sector partially as a parts distributor, but more importantly, as a full partner in the lean manufacturing process. From kits pre-assembled at our facilities and delivered just-in-time for schedule-critical assembly, our response is customized to meet each manufacturer's requirements.

Motion Control Platforms

The highly specialized and competitive semiconductor industry is an ideal fit for Parker, our partner in providing high-precision motion and control platforms used in semiconductor processing and inspection. The extensive background provided by Parker in vacuum preparation, cleanroom preparation facilities, and dedicated experts in chemical delivery, gas delivery, and motion systems makes them an ideal partner for semiconductor motion platforms.

The semiconductor manufacturers in New England turn to The Hope Group for servo systems, controls, stepper systems, gearheads, mechanical actuators, and a lot more. One major manufacturer building de-ionized (DI) water systems relies on product selection, sub-system assembly and just-in-time delivery of Teflon tubing, stainless steel fittings, and specialized hoses and valves for its manufacturing process.

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