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Press Release: 03/02/26

91³ÉÈË Statement on Chip Security Act

WASHINGTON—Mar. 2, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer opposing the Chip Security Act (S. 1705/H.R. 3447). “91³ÉÈË members are fully committed to complying with export controls, and we strongly oppose the illicit diversion and misuse of our chip technologies. While we understand policymakers’ interest in […]

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Press Release: 02/26/26

James Redstone Joins 91³ÉÈË as Director of Government Affairs

Redstone most recently served as a staff member on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2026 – The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced James Redstone has joined the association as director of government affairs. In this role, Redstone will work with Congress, […]

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Press Release: 02/06/26

Global Annual Semiconductor Sales Increase 25.6% to $791.7 Billion in 2025

Logic and memory products saw largest growth; annual sales projected to reach roughly $1 trillion worldwide in 2026 WASHINGTON—Feb. 6, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor sales hit $791.7 billion in 2025, an increase of 25.6% compared to the 2024 total of $630.5 billion. Additionally, fourth-quarter sales of $236.6 billion were 37.1% […]

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Press Release: 01/28/26

John Neuffer to Retire as 91³ÉÈË President and CEO

After more than a decade of leadership, Neuffer to retire, leaving a legacy of policy achievements that have greatly strengthened the semiconductor industry   WASHINGTON—Jan. 28, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced John Neuffer will retire during the middle of 2026 following a highly successful 11-year tenure as 91³ÉÈË president and CEO. 91³ÉÈË represents […]

Press Release: 01/08/26

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 29.8% Year-to-Year in November

November’s sales mark the global industry’s highest-ever monthly total; worldwide chip sales increase 3.5% month-to-month WASHINGTON—Jan. 8, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $75.3 billion during the month of November 2025, an increase of 29.8% compared to the November 2024 total of $58.0 billion and 3.5% more than the […]

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Press Release: 12/19/25

91³ÉÈË Supports U.S. State Department’s Pax Silica Initiative

WASHINGTON – Dec. 19, 2025 – The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer in support of the recently launched Pax Silica initiative, which will function as the Department of State’s flagship effort on AI and supply chain security. “The U.S. State Department’s Pax Silica initiative represents […]

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Press Release: 12/10/25

91³ÉÈË Urges House Passage of Bipartisan Environmental Review and Permitting Reform Legislation

WASHINGTON – Dec. 10, 2025 – The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer urging passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to make critical reforms to streamline environmental review under the National […]

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Press Release: 12/04/25

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 4.7% Month-to-Month in October

WSTS autumn forecast projects nearly $1 trillion in 2026 global semiconductor sales WASHINGTON—December 4, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor sales were $72.7 billion during the month of October 2025, an increase of 4.7% compared to the September 2025 total of $69.5 billion and 27.2% more than the October 2024 total of […]

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Press Release: 11/20/25

Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO, Elected Chair of 91³ÉÈË

WASHINGTON—November 20, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su has been elected Chair of the 91³ÉÈË Board of Directors. 91³ÉÈË represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Lisa Su as 91³ÉÈË Chair during […]

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Press Release: 11/06/25

Professors from Cornell University and University of Michigan to be Honored for Excellence in Semiconductor Research

WASHINGTON—Nov. 6, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) and Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) today announced the recipients of the 2025 University Research Awards: Huili Grace Xing, the William L. Quackenbush Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University with a joint appointment in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering; and Todd Austin, the S. Jack Hu […]

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Press Release: 11/03/25

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 15.8% from Q2 to Q3; Month-to-Month Sales Grow 7.0% in September

Worldwide chip sales increase 25.1% year-to-year in September WASHINGTON—November 3, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor sales were $208.4 billion during the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 15.8% compared to Q2. Global sales were $69.5 billion during the month of September 2025, an increase of 25.1% compared to the September […]

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Press Release: 10/26/25

91³ÉÈË Welcomes U.S. Trade Deals with Countries in Southeast Asia

WASHINGTON—Oct. 26, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from 91³ÉÈË President and CEO John Neuffer welcoming the announcement of U.S. trade deals with several Southeast Asian countries important to semiconductor supply chains. “Southeast Asia has carved out a critical and growing role in the global semiconductor ecosystem in recent years. The […]

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