REC Silicon ASA Overview
Pro stress-test →REC Silicon ASA is a Norway-based producer of advanced silicon materials, supplying high-purity polysilicon and silicon gases to the solar and electronics industries worldwide. The Company operates manufacturing facilities in Moses Lake, Washington and Butte, Montana in the USA. The company is a critical enabler of renewable energy and semiconductor manufacturing through proprietary silane technology.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →REC Silicon's strategy is to maintain its position as a low-cost leader and technological innovator in the silicon materials industry by continuing the development of silicon manufacturing processes that enhance efficiency without increasing environmental impact. As a leading producer of Silane gas, REC Silicon's Signature Silane® is the material of choice from memory processes to lithium-ion battery production, as well as thin film deposition uses like flat panel displays.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →REC Silicon competes with Chinese polysilicon giants (Wacker Chemie GmbH in Europe, domestic U.S. producers) and integrated solar manufacturers. Key competitive advantages: proprietary silane gas technology, U.S. manufacturing footprint benefiting from domestic supply chain policy, and technical specialization in high-purity electronic-grade products. Chinese overcapacity and price competition remain structural headwinds.
Industry Context
REC Silicon ASA operates in Semiconductor Equipment & Materials / Advanced Silicon Materials.
Key facts
Founded: 1996 · Headquarters: Lysaker, Norway · Employees: 289 · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: 6.4B NOK