SPI Semicon Asia, Inc.

What SPI Semicon Asia, Inc. does

SPI Semicon Asia, Inc., operating as SPI/Semicon, is a US-incorporated (California-governed) private manufacturer headquartered in Ogden, Utah, that designs and produces protective packaging solutions for the global semiconductor industry. Founded in 1970 through the merger of Semicon Systems and Semiconductor Products, the company operates a wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiary in the Philippines and runs a 51–100 person organization that has built a 50+ year domain track record in static-safe packaging.

SPI/Semicon's product portfolio covers five categories: wafer handling (vertical and horizontal wafer shippers, wafer containers, separator rings, and styro transport boxes supporting 75mm to 300mm wafers), anti-static tubes (IC shipping tubes, pins, and end plugs), trays and strip packs (device trays, chip carriers, TO/flatpack substrates, microwave device carriers), cleanroom consumables (anti-static and moisture barrier bags, humidity indicator cards), and custom cases manufactured to specification. Core technology is materials- and process-driven rather than software-driven: ultra-clean, low-ionic, high-purity polypropylene; advanced injection molding, vacuum forming, die-cutting, and tube extrusion; micro-processor-controlled cut lengths; and a patent-pending movable wall design for Horizontal Wafer Shippers with embedded RF tag housings. Compliance is anchored in ISO 9001 certification and conformance to EIA-541 and ESD S5.11.1 standards.

The business model is B2B direct sales to semiconductor fabs and back-end manufacturers, with quote-based pricing on made-to-spec products (net-30 payment terms, 1.5% monthly late charge). Products are sold as one-time unit purchases rather than subscriptions or licenses, and customer qualification cycles are implicit switching costs. Marketing is light, relying primarily on the company website as a product catalog and quote-request channel. No distribution partners, channel resellers, funding rounds, or third-party investors are disclosed in the available data.

Name

SPI Semicon Asia, Inc.

Legal name

SPI Semicon

Website

https://spisemicon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SPI/Semicon is a private, US-headquartered manufacturer founded in 1970 that produces static-protective semiconductor packaging — wafer shippers, anti-static tubes, trays, cleanroom bags, and custom cases — directly to global fabs from facilities in the US and Philippines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Packaging

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Thermoformed Packaging (Dunnage, Trays, Clamshells) (IMANAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD), Industrial & Protective Film Extrusion (Masking, Surface Protection, Barrier Films) (IMANACAD)

Keywords

• Semiconductor packaging
• Wafer shipping containers
• ESD protective packaging
• Anti-static IC tubes
• Cleanroom packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Ogden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor Packaging Products: Manufactures and sells semiconductor packaging solutions including wafer shippers, containers, anti-static tubes, IC shipping tubes, device trays, chip carriers, cleanroom products, and custom cases. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales of physical products to semiconductor manufacturers and fabs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SPI Semicon designs and manufactures static-protective semiconductor packaging products — including wafer shippers, wafer containers, anti-static IC shipping tubes, device trays, chip carriers, cleanroom bags, and custom cases — built from ultra-clean, low-ionic polypropylene using injection molding, vacuum forming, die cutting, and extrusion. Products are engineered to customer specifications and serve semiconductor fabs and device makers requiring ESD-safe, contamination-controlled transport and storage solutions.

Product overview

SPI/Semicon offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor packaging solutions spanning five core product categories: Wafer Handling (Vertical Wafer Shippers, Horizontal Wafer Shippers, Wafer Containers, Wafer Separator Rings, Wafer Styro Transport Boxes), Anti-Static Tubes (IC Shipping Tubes, Pins/End Plugs), Trays/Strip Packs (Device Trays, Chip Carriers, TO Devices/Flatpack Substrates, Microwave Devices/Transducers), Cleanroom Products (Anti-Static and Moisture Barrier Bags, Humidity Indicator Cards), and Custom Cases. The company utilizes in-house manufacturing capabilities including injection molding, vacuum forming, die cutting, and extrusion to produce precision packaging for the semiconductor industry. All products are designed for protection during handling, testing, shipping, and storage of sensitive electronic components and wafers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vertical Wafer Shippers Vertical wafer shipping containers manufactured from high-purity polypropylene to protect wafers during transport, compatible with automated loading/unloading equipment. Available in 100mm, 150mm, and 200mm sizes, housing up to 25 wafers per shipper.
• Horizontal Wafer Shippers Patent-pending horizontal wafer shippers featuring a moveable wall design that securely holds wafers in place, limiting movement and reducing particle generation. Available in 200mm and 300mm sizes with options for bumped wafer transport. Includes integrated RF tag housing for inventory and process management.
• Wafer Containers Wafer containers (also known as Coin Stack Jars) provide efficient packaging to protect wafers during transport with anti-static foam liners, interleaf discs, and foam cushions. Manufactured using highest purity polypropylene, available in sizes from 3" (75mm) to 8" (200mm).
• Wafer Separator Rings Wafer separator rings designed for use with SPI/Semicon's Bumped and RM series Horizontal Wafer Shippers, enabling transport of Bumped Wafers with contact only within the SEMI Standard Exclusion Zone. Houses up to 13 Bumped Wafers, manufactured with cleanest, high-purity polypropylene with minimal outgassing.
• Wafer Styro Transport Boxes Lightweight, cost-effective styrofoam 2-piece containers for shipping or storing unprocessed or reclaimed wafers. Available in 100mm to 300mm sizes with custom quantity orders.
• IC Shipping Tubes Integrated Circuit (IC) shipping tubes manufactured using the latest technology and designs to meet precise customer specifications. Available in various tooled products for customer convenience.
• Pins / End Plugs Pins and End Plugs manufactured using advanced capabilities including online printing and microprocessor-controlled cut lengths and precision plastics profiles, with products made to meet customer specifications.
• Device Trays Stackable trays for volume handling and shipping of electronic devices. Made from black conductive high impact polystyrene with optional lids for secure transport. Standard thickness .020 and .030 inches.
• Chip Carriers Chip carriers designed for superior protection of individual devices during transport. Manufactured with clear anti-static materials for easy identification, ideal for securely transporting devices.
• TO Devices, Flatpack Substrates TO devices and flatpack substrates designed to provide exceptional protection to individual devices from damage during transport.
• Microwave Devices, Transducers Microwave devices and transducer carriers made with clear, anti-static materials for superior protection of charge-sensitive devices during transport and handling. Reopens/closes without generating static charge, meeting EIA-541 and ESO/ESD S. 11.11 standards.
• Anti-Static and Moisture Barrier Bags Anti-Static Barrier Bags provide optimum ESD protection for sensitive devices in 3 mil and 5 mil thicknesses. Moisture Barrier Bags protect moisture-sensitive devices during transport with added moisture and corrosion protection.
• Humidity Indicator Cards Humidity Indicator Cards (HIC) designed to detect humidity levels in dry packaging environments. Moisture-sensitive spots indicate humidity levels by changing color when absorbing airborne moisture.
• Custom Cases Custom cases tailored for component protection, designed and fabricated to exact specifications using injection molding, vacuum forming, and routing methods. Built for strength and precision with fully customizable designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Houses up to 25 wafers per shipper
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tatsuta Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd. Diversified Japanese materials and electronics company that produces semiconductor-related packaging products alongside its wire and cable business. Comparable through its wafer-shipping and ESD packaging line, though operating at much greater scale across multiple end markets.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works): Global diversified industrial manufacturer with business units producing specialty packaging and ESD-control consumables used in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering some overlapping protective packaging SKUs.
• Entegris: Major US-listed supplier of specialty materials and fluid handling products for the semiconductor industry, including wafer shipping and handling consumables. Comparable because both companies serve front-end fabs with packaging and contamination-control products, though Entegris is materially larger and broader in scope.

Emerging players

• Desco Industries: US-based manufacturer of ESD-control products including shielding bags, totes, and packaging for electronics and semiconductors. Comparable in the ESD packaging and cleanroom products categories, though Desco's portfolio is broader and less concentrated in wafer-level handling.
• Gelpac: North American manufacturer of protective and specialty packaging including ESD and anti-static formats for industrial and electronics customers. Comparable on the cleanroom/ESD bag and barrier packaging side, though less focused on wafer-level semiconductor packaging.

Direct peers

• Dainichi Shoji K.K. Japanese specialist in wafer shippers and carriers used in semiconductor manufacturing. Directly comparable product line (wafer shipping containers) targeting the same fab and device-maker customers.
• Miraial Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer specializing in wafer shippers, wafer containers, and reticle carriers for the semiconductor industry. Closely comparable product portfolio (wafer shipping and storage containers) and customer base (global fabs).
• 3S Korea: Korean supplier of wafer shippers and semiconductor packaging consumables serving the Korean memory and foundry ecosystem. Comparable product portfolio and end-customers, with regional overlap in Southeast Asia fab supply chains.
• Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd. Subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical that produces semiconductor-related plastic products including wafer shipping cases and IC trays. Comparable as a direct competitor in plastic-based semiconductor packaging with similar material-science focus.
• Dou Yee Enterprises: Singapore-based manufacturer of ESD and protective packaging for semiconductors and electronics, including wafer shippers, IC tubes, and shielding bags. Comparable as a direct competitor in the same product categories, with overlapping Asia-Pacific customer footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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