The Netherlands’ decision to join the Pax Silica alliance is another sign of the increasing focus on resilient technology supply chains and economic security.

As governments work to strengthen industrial resilience, the importance of strategic materials and advanced manufacturing is becoming increasingly clear.

Reflecting on the announcement, RESiLICON CEO Remco Rijn said:

“This is a positive step towards building more resilient semiconductor supply chains. At RESiLICON, we are progressing the preparation and planning of our ultra-pure polysilicon facility in Groningen. Our planned facility is designed to strengthen Europe’s supply of a strategic material for the semiconductor, solar and battery industries.”