Crystal growing in Sweden

Jena/Trollhättan – Hellma Materials Group expands global presence – Sweden’s Minister of Foreign Trade Anna Hallberg welcomes Hellma Materials in Trollhättan – Materials specialist invests € 20 million in crystal growth capacity expansion as an initial step.

With its subsidiary Hellma Materials GmbH, the internationally operating Hellma Materials Group is establishing a new location in Trollhättan, Sweden. The Jena-based specialists in the production of crystalline materials for optronics and radiation detection are responding to the sustained increase in demand from the semiconductor industry and are thus expanding their capacities. For the Hellma Materials Group, this means expanding its market leadership in this segment and consistently pursuing its planned growth path. At a meeting with Sweden’s Minister of Foreign Trade Anna Hallberg, Dr. Thomas Töpfer, Managing Director and partner of Hellma Materials GmbH, explained his plans for the new location.

Hellma Materials has found a suitable location for this in Trollhättan in southwest Sweden. “We are grateful to have found a very business-friendly environment here and great support from the team from the regional economic development agency, Business Sweden, Position Väst, the landlord NEVS, and the city of Trollhättan,” says Dr. Thomas Töpfer, Managing Director and co-owner of the company.
Trollhättan has a long tradition of industrial manufacturing. Two buildings are immediately operational in parts of the former Saab car factory, which is now owned by NEVS.
“It meets our complex requirements for the supply of electricity, industrial cooling water, and other infrastructure,” continued Dr. Töpfer.

During the on-site visit, the minister was impressed by the plans, which include the creation of at least 20 new jobs.
“Sweden should always be the first choice for global companies when it comes to establishing operations, investing, and research and innovation collaborations. This creates the innovative jobs of the future and brings new skills into our business world. That’s why I’m very pleased to welcome Hellma Materials to Trollhättan and Sweden,” says Hallberg.