PM finds facts on semiconductor manufacturing

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Apr 3, 2007

Prime Minister Tony Blair visited Zetex Semiconductor's Oldham Headquarters during a recent fact-finding trip to the North West of England.

Prime Minister Tony Blair visited Zetex Semiconductor's Oldham Headquarters during a recent fact-finding trip to the North West of England.

He was accompanied on a one hour tour of the Zetex Technology Park by Zetex Chief Executive Officer Hans Rohrer.

"We were delighted to host the prime minister's visit".

"It gave us the opportunity to present the great team of people we have here in Oldham and to highlight the tremendous work they carry out".

"As the UK's only integrated silicon semiconductor device manufacturer, Zetex makes a significant contribution to the nation's high-tech economy and our future growth prospects are very strong", said Rohrer.

During a "hands-on" tour of the Zetex facilities, Blair followed the complete manufacturing process, from initial design concept, through to silicon chip manufacture and final test.

After chatting to the workforce on the shop floor, Blair declared Zetex to be a prime example of a company that is helping to shape the future of the UK's high-tech sector.