EXTON, Pa., September 20, 2022 – AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. (AGCCA) has opened a new office in Cupertino, California, to support the advanced materials needs of semiconductor and electronics manufacturers located on the northern West Coast.

The Business Development Office Chemicals (BDOC) will enable the company to enhance customer relationships, create partnerships and increase its involvement with technology associations and organizations.

Led by Ichiro Yamanouchi, new market development director, presence in the region will also enable AGCCA to directly inform stakeholders in semiconductor and electronics development about the company’s innovative sustainable solutions.

The Cupertino office promotes a wide variety of advanced materials including:

• ETFE and PFA resins for tubes, hoses, gaskets and sheets;

• ETFE films for mold release film; and

• Fluoroelastomers for components used in semiconductor plasma processes at elevated temperatures.

Other products offered are:

• Amorphous fluoropolymers for optics and semiconductors;

• Adhesive fluoropolymers to chemically bond with polymers, metals and printed circuit boards;

• Environmentally friendly cleaning agents for electronics; and

• Ionomer dispersion grades for hydrogen fuel cells in fuel cell vehicles.

“Our advanced materials help semiconductor and electronics manufacturers create products that can hold up in the harshest conditions,” said Yamanouchi. “Our presence in this region will enable us to better assist semiconductor and electronics manufacturers with selecting and using the most cost-effective product for their specific applications.”

The new office is located at 19200 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 230, Cupertino, CA 95014, where AGC Business Development Americas (ABDA) also has an office. For more information about AGCCA’s new location, contact Ichiro Yamanouchi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About AGC Chemicals Americas Inc.

AGC Chemicals Americas is a global subsidiary of AGC Inc., a multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass, electronic displays and chemical products. Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, including a state-of-the-art technology center, AGC Chemicals Americas maintains manufacturing operations in nearby Thorndale, Pennsylvania, a satellite sales office in Guaratinguetá, Brazil, and warehouses located throughout North America. www.agcchem.com