EFC Gases & Advanced Materials Breaks Ground on New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in McGregor, Texas

MCGREGOR, Texas, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EFC Gases & Advanced Materials ("EFC"), a leading global supplier of specialty gases and advanced materials, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new advanced manufacturing facility in McGregor, Texas on September 15, 2026. The project represents a significant investment in expanding domestic production of high-purity materials critical to semiconductor manufacturing and strengthening the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

Located on 195 acres in McGregor, the new facility will establish a major manufacturing and distribution hub in the heart of one of the nation's fastest-growing semiconductor ecosystems. Texas is home to significant existing and planned semiconductor manufacturing capacity, and EFC selected McGregor to position the company close to the customers and fabs it will serve.

The McGregor investment builds on EFC's existing U.S. manufacturing operations and reflects the company's broader commitment to expanding resilient domestic supply chains for critical advanced materials. The campus is envisioned as a long-term platform for continued investment, enabling EFC to add new products and capabilities in response to the needs of semiconductor customers in Texas and across the United States.

"This groundbreaking is about much more than constructing a new facility. It is about establishing a long-term home for EFC in Texas and building the capabilities our customers will need for years to come," said Pavel Perlov, President of EFC Gases & Advanced Materials. "McGregor gives us the space, infrastructure and location to grow and invest alongside our customers while helping strengthen the domestic supply of materials that are essential to advanced semiconductor manufacturing."

EFC-McGregor is expected to create a minimum of 65 full-time jobs during its initial phase of operations, with additional growth anticipated as the McGregor campus expands. Following EFC's acquisition by Element Solutions Inc. (ESI) earlier this year, the project is well positioned for continued growth, bringing additional advanced materials and manufacturing capabilities from across ESI's portfolio to McGregor, and supporting a significantly larger workforce.

Ben Gliklich, Chief Executive Officer of Element Solutions, said, "This project is exactly the type Element Solutions seeks out. We are investing to solve a critical customer pain point in a growth market in partnership with a great community and behind a great leadership team. We acquired EFC specifically because of its ambitious approach and track record of delivering against it. This facility represents the next step on that journey and the first phase in the build-out of a high-value, strategic footprint in Texas. With this project, we are strengthening our foundation to support many years of growth behind our customers strategic roadmaps here in the U.S. This is an exciting milestone but just the beginning."

About EFC Gases & Advanced Materials
EFC Gases & Advanced Materials supplies high-purity electronic and specialty gases, alongside other critical materials, supporting a broad spectrum of industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, lighting, window fabrication, and electric utilities. Our commitment to excellence is underscored by rigorous global sourcing standards and state-of-the-art metrology processes, ensuring unparalleled product purity and integrity. Additionally, we offer tailored gas recovery and recycling systems, helping our clients achieve new levels of operational efficiency and sustainability. At the core of our mission is a dedication to transformative chemistry and technology, delivering solutions that advance both business and environmental goals.

For more information on EFC, visit www.efcgases.com.

About Element Solutions
Element Solutions is a leading global specialty chemicals technology company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, these innovative solutions enable customers' manufacturing processes in multiple high-value industries, including semiconductor fabrication, high-performance computing, automotive systems, consumer electronics, power electronics, communications and data storage infrastructure, aerospace and defense, industrial surface finishing and offshore energy. More information about the Company is available at www.elementsolutionsinc.com.

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