ASE Technology Holding Co Honors Outstanding Suppliers of 2024

ASE Technology Holding Co Honors Outstanding Suppliers of 2024

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: ASX, TAIEX: 3711), held its ‘Best Suppliers of 2024’ awards ceremony today to recognize the critical contributions of its supply chain partners. The event saw an increase in attendance with 450 representatives from over 140 suppliers supporting ASE, SPIL, and USI.

In 2024, ASE adopted more stringent standards in the supplier selection process, incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) measurements as a criteria for the first time. Following a thorough evaluation, 17 companies successfully made the mark and were duly recognized at the awards ceremony.

Strengthening Resilience and Collaboration

Driven by its ambition to achieve Net Zero 2050 and a 20 percent energy reduction by 2030, ASE is collaborating with 19 equipment suppliers to scale up energy-efficient designs. A launch ceremony was conducted today to generate awareness and encourage wider supplier participation. Additionally, to increase transparency and accountability in environmental data disclosure, certificates of appreciation were presented to 8 suppliers that participated in ASE’s carbon inventory project and successfully obtained third-party verification.

Terry Tsao, Global Chief Marketing Officer and President of Taiwan, SEMI, remarked, “As a market leader in semiconductor packaging and testing, ASE continues to lead the industry supply chain towards advanced technologies and sustainable transformation through innovation and strategic global expansion.” He added that ASE’s efforts to strengthen collaboration with customers and supply chain partners enhance the resilience of the global semiconductor ecosystem and drive the momentum of Taiwan’s semiconductor value chain.

Andrew Tang, Chief Procurement Officer, ASE Holdings, said, “This event serves as a platform for ASE to communicate our strategic vision and overarching goals. Fostering a resilient supply chain is crucial to ASE. We will work closely with our supply partners in crucial areas such as technological innovation, supply chain resilience, ESG, and forming strategic alliances.”

Dr. Tien Wu, Chief Operating Officer of ASE Holdings, noted that the global semiconductor market is projected to reach USD 1 trillion within the next decade, driven by the burgeoning demand from AI. He emphasized that choosing the right partners and staying ahead of emerging trends will be key to gaining a competitive edge amidst geopolitical shifts.

Award Recipients

The following companies were recognized for their outstanding performance and contributions in FY2024:

• 3M TAIWAN Ltd.
• Allring Technology Co., Ltd.
• Canon Semiconductor Equipment Taiwan, Inc.
• Henkel Taiwan Ltd.
• Hwa Shu Enterprise Co., Ltd
• Leading Interconnect Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd.
• Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
• MK Electron Co., Ltd.
• Namics Corporation
• Nan Ya PCB Co., Ltd.
• Profound Material Technology Co., Ltd.
• Resonac Corporation
• Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd.
• Tai Hong Circuit Ind. Co., Ltd.
• Teradyne (Asia) Pte. Ltd
• Test Research, Inc.
• Tokyo Electron Limited

About ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (ASEH) is among the leading providers of independent semiconductor manufacturing services in assembly, test, materials, and system designs. For more information about ASEH, please visit www.aseglobal.com or Twitter/LinkedIn @aseglobal.