Local Manufacturing Operation
The Gresham operation produces memory products including 4 Megabit DRAMs and Erasable Programmable ROMs (EPROMs), many of which are sold overseas, positively impacting the U.S. trade balance. The new facility will process 8 inch wafers by using 0.32 micron technology in its sub-class-1 "super-clean" clean room. An 8 inch wafer can more than double the current capacity. The new plant, which will initially produce 16 Megabit DRAMs, will have the capability to produce 64 Megabit DRAMs in the future.
More than 530 highly skilled technicians and professionals now work at the Gresham facility which operates at full capacity, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With the expansion, FMI will almost double the employment over the next three years.
Quality Standards
Gresham's safety and employee wellness records are among the best in the industry and the plant consistently surpasses Oregon's environmental requirements. Gresham reduces or eliminates the use of toxic substances and the generation of hazardous waste whenever possible. The plant has already eliminated the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and all chemicals based on glycol ether.
A prime example of FMI's commitment to localization and globalization, Gresham is an integral part of FMI's overall customer service. The plant's continued attention to innovation and quality make it a critical factor in Fujitsu's worldwide manufacturing network.