Entry into Semiconductor Industry

The History of QQE

QQE entered the Semiconductor Industry when General Electric first contracted the company to cut the first quartz ingot for semiconductors, thereby starting their journey in becoming the industry leader in providing the highest quality of quartz products for semiconductors. The company’s expertise has been based on more than half a century of experience across various aspects of quartz manufacturing, processing, and application developments.

Serving The Semiconductor Industry Since 1969

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The History of QQE

QQE has been in business for decades now. Over the years, QQE has evolved from its humble beginnings in Hayward, California to its current state as a global provider of precision fabricated high purity quartz components. 

1969
Behm Entered Quartz Production
Behm Entered Quartz Production

GE contracted Behm to cut the first quartz ingot for semiconductors

1995
QQE Inc. Founded
QQE Inc. Founded

QQE Inc. was founded in Hayward, California

2004
QQE Boise Plant Built
QQE Boise Plant Built

QQE expanded to Boise, ID for fabrication and fire polish.

2009
QQE Acquires Behm Quartz
QQE Acquires Behm Quartz

QQE acquires Behm Quartz in Dayton, Oh

2020
QQE Inc. Consolidates
QQE Inc. Consolidates

QQE consolidated the CA assets and moved the headquarters into Dayton OH

2020
QQE Inc. Sold to Current Shareholders
QQE Inc. Sold to Current Shareholders

New investors acquired the assets of QQE Inc. with plans to expand operations from Dayton, OH headquarters

Q2 2022
QQE Moves
QQE Moves

QQE significantly expands operations and moves into a state of the art facility in Beavercreek OH