S.E.A.’s Advanced Equipment Solutions Revolutionizing Glass Substrates for Semiconductor Packaging

By Konsuela Alatalo

S.E.A. Group has become a powerhouse in Korea’s industrial equipment sector by combining wet process expertise with global expansion. Founded 17 years ago, the group leverages its extensive experience across industries, including PCB (printed circuit board), FPD (flat-panel display) and Solar Cell, along with its cutting-edge R&D center, to secure a leading position in the glass substrates for semiconductor packaging industry.

Its four Korean sites — an R&D center in Gumi, a production plant in Jeungpyeong, a sales office in Dongtan and an HQ in Anyang — and a Malaysia facility, have cumulatively produced over 550 pieces of production equipment for various markets from the U.S. to India. The company has recently completed its investment in a production infrastructure in Georgia to prepare for the expanding U.S. market.

The company supplies equipment for solar cell, glass substrate and FPD to global clients. In 2019, it developed equipment for patterning, cleaning and metallization processes. Through close collaboration with clients, it introduced mass-production equipment in 2023. The company is currently developing plating and sputtering equipment, with plans to expand its product portfolio in 2026. Simultaneously, the company is preparing its IPO on the KOSDAQ market. Through the IPO, the company aims to secure next-generation R&D and expand global business by strengthening production and service infrastructure.

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S.E.A. has held a majority stake in FNS Electron, which has had experience producing TGV (Through Glass Via) Process since 2021. The TGV process is a core process in the glass substrate production process. The two companies are collaborating to develop equipment capable of mass-producing high-end TGV.

Last year’s revenue of USD 80 million, with 89 percent generated in the U.S., and a USD 47 million backlog reflect strong market traction. With plans to achieve 30 percent growth by 2025 and double growth by 2028, S.E.A. aims to balance its semiconductor, solar and FPD businesses.

“Since 2019, with bold R&D investments in the glass substrate business and a strong global infrastructure, S.E.A. will grow into a global company that plays a key role in the upcoming glass substrate industry.” Jaeho Shin, CEO, S.E.A. Co., Ltd. says.

To hear more from CEO Jaeho Shin of S.E.A. Co., Ltd., check out this interview with him.