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Semiconductor manufacturer Clas-SiC Wafer Fab, based in Lochgelly, is one of the first recipients of Scottish Enterprise\u2019s new Capital Grant, designed to help drive levels of business investment and productivity.<\/p>\n
The A \u00a31.9 million grant, part of a \u00a312m company investment, will enable Clas-SiC to upgrade its technology and equipment to meet growing global demand for its silicon carbide power semiconductors, used in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. <\/p>\n
Production staff and apprentices will also receive new training as part of the expansion.<\/p>\n
Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn said: \u201cThis is a fantastic example of innovation and an ambitious Scottish business driving growth in a competitive global market.<\/p>\n
\u201cScotland is home to one of the largest semiconductor clusters in the UK. Clas-SiC is a fundamental part of this ecosystem and an asset to Scotland\u2019s Critical Technologies supercluster.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis supercluster generates \u00a34.5 billion turnover annually for the economy and employs over 11,000 people. The Scottish Government is supporting the industry-led ambition to grow this to \u00a310bn with an additional 6,600 jobs by 2035.<\/p>\n
\u201cClas-SiC\u2019s expansion will safeguard skilled jobs in Fife, strengthen our export base and support the fundamental technologies that will power our transition to a cleaner economy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Scottish Enterprise chief executive Adrian Gillespie said: \u201cClas-SiC is investing for the future confidently in one of the most important global industries.\u00a0 The investment will safeguard jobs in Fife, strengthen Scotland\u2019s advanced manufacturing base and improve productivity as the business continues to grow in international markets.\u202f\u201d<\/p>\n
Clas-SiC director and chief executive Jen Walls said: \u201cThis investment is important as it helps accelerate our next generation of technology. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe additional capability will strengthen our position on the global stage and improve our ability to meet growing demand in a high growth sector. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis funding enhances our available capex and maintains our place within the technology leading global supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\n
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