Market Share of Chemical Mechanical Polishing Industry
The chemical mechanical polishing market is moderately competitive and consists of several major players. The market has gained a competitive edge over the past two decades. In terms of market share, few of the major players currently dominate the market. Many of the companies in the market are increasing their market presence by securing new contracts by tapping new markets.
- November 2018 - Cabot Microelectronics Corporation announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition ofKMG Chemicals, Inc. As a result of the acquisition, KMG has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cabot Microelectronics.
- November 2018 -Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm ofApplied Materials, Inc., announced a new co-investment initiative withEmpire State Development(ESD), New York State’s economic development organization, aimed at accelerating innovation in Upstate New York. The goal of the initiative is to invest in promising Upstate New York startups across a broad range of established and emerging industries including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, advanced optics, autonomous vehicles, life sciences, clean energy and more..
Chemical Mechanical Polishing Market Leaders
Ebara Corporation
Applied Materials, Inc.
Cabot Microelectronics Corporation
Lapmaster Wolters GmbH
DuPont Electronic Solutions
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
