Company history
Our company’s history is rooted in our commitment to taking responsibility and shaping change. Read about how, since 1991, we have put our technological expertise at the service of environmental protection and are passionately developing solutions to the global challenges facing industry.
From a purple vision to a global environmental expert
The purple arc found in plasma coating systems used in high-tech industries inspired the founders and continues to shape the company’s identity to this day. DAS Environmental Expert GmbH (DAS EE) was founded in 1991 as “Dünnschicht-Anlagen-Systeme GmbH”. Later, the acronym was translated as “Dresden Abatement Systems” to reflect the company’s international orientation. As the company grew, the name also developed into a strong brand with international appeal. Today, DAS EE stands for comprehensive expertise in environmental technology.
Environmental Experts
The claim underscores the company's commitment to creating solutions for a clean and livable future. Innovation and responsibility go hand in hand. A technological vision has grown into a global company that is passionately committed to protecting our environment.
A family business in the truest sense of the word
The story of DAS Environmental Experts is one of vision, courage and family spirit. Founded in Dresden in 1991 by Dr Horst Reichardt and Lothar Ritter, an idea grew into an internationally successful company dedicated to clean air in high-tech industries. Their passion for physics, inventive spirit and over fifteen patents laid the foundations for innovation with a global impact. In 2005, Horst Reichardt’s pioneering work was honoured with the prestigious European SEMI Award.
In 2016, he handed over the reins to his son, René Reichardt, who successfully continued to develop DAS EE. Today, the company is financially independent, owner-managed and firmly in family hands. This also highlights what has defined DAS to this day: what makes it special is not just the technology, but the ethos behind it – responsibility, forward thinking and the determination to bring about real change. This ethos is evident not only in our history, but also in how we shape the future.
In the high-tech industry
Since the early 1990s, DAS EE has been at the forefront of the semiconductor industry’s rapid development, driven by a commitment to innovation and a clear focus on environmental protection. At a time when microchips were becoming ever smaller and more powerful, the challenges of clean production were also growing. Process waste gases containing highly reactive or toxic substances had to be treated safely. This is precisely where DAS EE came in. Using its patented ESCAPE technology, the company developed the first system to capture and neutralise harmful gases directly at source.
DAS EE recognised the changes in the industry at an early stage and responded by continually developing new waste gas treatment systems for particles, nitrogen oxides and greenhouse gases. Whether burners, scrubbers, dry burners or particle separators – the Dresden-based company has developed technologies that are now in use at the world’s leading chip manufacturers. DAS EE capitalised on the global rise of the solar industry at an early stage and adapted its solutions accordingly. A further milestone followed in 2006 with the expansion into technologies for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment. This marked an important step towards a holistic environmental strategy.
Technological milestones
Our technological development is characterised by continuous progress and a clear commitment to sustainable solutions. In the field of flue gas treatment, our portfolio now comprises eleven product families across five technology groups. This is complemented by solutions for water treatment, heat recovery from wastewater, and water recycling and reuse. The following milestones illustrate how our technologies have evolved over the years and how our portfolio has expanded step by step.
With ESCAPE, we are developing our first proprietary burner-scrubber technology for the safe cleaning of industrial processes.
With ESCAPE, we are developing our first proprietary burner-scrubber technology for the safe cleaning of industrial processes.
With AQUABATE, we are expanding our portfolio to include wet scrubber technology for the reliable removal of water-soluble pollutants directly within the process.
With AQUABATE, we are expanding our portfolio to include wet scrubber technology for the reliable removal of water-soluble pollutants directly within the process.
With GIANT, we are further developing our Burn-Wet technology and creating a high-performance solution for the efficient cleaning of industrial process waste gases.
With GIANT, we are further developing our Burn-Wet technology and creating a high-performance solution for the efficient cleaning of industrial process waste gases.
With TFR, we are expanding our portfolio to include solutions for the biological treatment of wastewater and entering a new field of technology.
With TFR, we are expanding our portfolio to include solutions for the biological treatment of wastewater and entering a new field of technology.
With EDC, we are expanding our portfolio to include a compact solution for separating the finest particles directly within the process – particularly for applications in the semiconductor, LED and photovoltaic industries.
With EDC, we are expanding our portfolio to include a compact solution for separating the finest particles directly within the process – particularly for applications in the semiconductor, LED and photovoltaic industries.
With UPTIMUM, we are expanding our Burn-Wet technology to include a solution for particularly efficient and stable processes – especially for applications with high availability requirements.
With UPTIMUM, we are expanding our Burn-Wet technology to include a solution for particularly efficient and stable processes – especially for applications with high availability requirements.
With JUNIPER, we are expanding our portfolio to include a solution for the targeted removal of dust from industrial waste air.
With JUNIPER, we are expanding our portfolio to include a solution for the targeted removal of dust from industrial waste air.
With SALIX, we are launching a modular wet scrubber system for the treatment of waste gases from wet bench applications in semiconductor manufacturing.
With SALIX, we are launching a modular wet scrubber system for the treatment of waste gases from wet bench applications in semiconductor manufacturing.
With STYRAX, we are developing a compact and high-performance product range for in-process waste gas treatment – specifically designed for applications in the semiconductor industry.
With STYRAX, we are developing a compact and high-performance product range for in-process waste gas treatment – specifically designed for applications in the semiconductor industry.
With new solutions for dry burners and heat transfer, we are expanding our technology portfolio specifically for a range of industrial applications:
MBR – Membrane Bioreactor
E-Plate – Heat exchanger
LARCH – Dry burner
With new solutions for dry burners and heat transfer, we are expanding our technology portfolio specifically for a range of industrial applications:
MBR – Membrane Bioreactor
E-Plate – Heat exchanger
LARCH – Dry burner
With MBBR, we are expanding our portfolio to include a biological wastewater treatment solution that offers impressive process stability and a compact design.
With MBBR, we are expanding our portfolio to include a biological wastewater treatment solution that offers impressive process stability and a compact design.
With IPAX, we combine flue gas cleaning and water treatment in a single integrated system, thereby expanding our portfolio to include a comprehensive solution.
With IPAX, we combine flue gas cleaning and water treatment in a single integrated system, thereby expanding our portfolio to include a comprehensive solution.
With a point-of-use module, we are expanding our portfolio to include a solution for water treatment and reuse directly within the process.
With a point-of-use module, we are expanding our portfolio to include a solution for water treatment and reuse directly within the process.
We are strategically expanding our portfolio with new solutions for a range of industrial requirements – from hydrogen-based applications to specialised systems:
TSUGA – catalytic solution
SALVINIA – standardised fluidised-bed bioreactors
TILIA – burner-scrubber system
DALEA and RDC – particle separation solutions
We are strategically expanding our portfolio with new solutions for a range of industrial requirements – from hydrogen-based applications to specialised systems:
TSUGA – catalytic solution
SALVINIA – standardised fluidised-bed bioreactors
TILIA – burner-scrubber system
DALEA and RDC – particle separation solutions
Expansion of the Burn-Wet systems portfolio to include compatibility with plasma-based operation.
Expansion of the Burn-Wet systems portfolio to include compatibility with plasma-based operation.
International focus
Being close to customers has always been a key to success. DAS EE has therefore strategically expanded its sales and service organisations into Asia and North America in order to establish a presence where the largest semiconductor factories are being built. In Taiwan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Japan and the USA, the company is one of the leading suppliers of environmental technology solutions.
Technological foresight and a global presence
In 2006, another significant step followed with the expansion of the portfolio to include industrial wastewater treatment. This saw DAS EE evolve from a specialist in exhaust air systems into a strategic partner for sustainable chip production. Today, DAS EE stands for bespoke solutions in air and water treatment, the highest quality standards and reliable partnerships. With over 950 employees worldwide, technological foresight and a deep understanding of the industry’s requirements, DAS EE is an integral part of the global semiconductor industry as well as solar, LED and MEMS manufacturing. A company that not only reacts, but thinks ahead and actively shapes what matters tomorrow.
Milestones in Internationalisation
DAS Environmental Experts’ international expansion has been developing over several decades. Starting from its base in Dresden, the company has gradually established international structures and a global network through strategic partnerships and expansion into new markets.
By establishing our company in Dresden, we are laying the foundations for our development as an international environmental technology company.
By establishing our company in Dresden, we are laying the foundations for our development as an international environmental technology company.
We are launching our international expansion with our base in Taiwan. Our initial partnerships and strong track record are enabling us to enter the Asian market.
We are launching our international expansion with our base in Taiwan. Our initial partnerships and strong track record are enabling us to enter the Asian market.
We are strengthening our presence in Asia and further expanding our network in one of the region’s key economic hubs.
We are strengthening our presence in Asia and further expanding our network in one of the region’s key economic hubs.
With this new location, we are steadily driving forward our international expansion and expanding our capacity in Asia.
With this new location, we are steadily driving forward our international expansion and expanding our capacity in Asia.
With our presence in China, we are tapping into a key market of the future. Under the leadership of René Reichardt, our Shanghai office is continuing to expand our local presence.
With our presence in China, we are tapping into a key market of the future. Under the leadership of René Reichardt, our Shanghai office is continuing to expand our local presence.
Mit der Gründung unserer Niederlassung in den USA erweitern wir unsere internationale Präsenz und erschließen neue Märkte.
Mit der Gründung unserer Niederlassung in den USA erweitern wir unsere internationale Präsenz und erschließen neue Märkte.
With Singapore, we are strengthening our position in South-East Asia and further expanding our reach to international customers.
With Singapore, we are strengthening our position in South-East Asia and further expanding our reach to international customers.
With our office in Korea, we are expanding our international network and providing our clients with even closer local support.
With our office in Korea, we are expanding our international network and providing our clients with even closer local support.
With our base in Japan, we are continuing our international growth strategy and strengthening our presence in one of the leading technology markets.
With our base in Japan, we are continuing our international growth strategy and strengthening our presence in one of the leading technology markets.
Rooted in the local community. With a global reach.
DAS Environmental Experts has strong ties to Dresden and has been actively shaping the development of sustainable environmental technologies for over 30 years. What began as a small team of ten employees has grown into an internationally active company. With innovative strength, technological foresight and a clear commitment to the region, DAS EE is driving industrial transformation forward. There is ongoing investment in the headquarters in Dresden, most recently in a modern technology campus, new production facilities, flexible workspaces and sustainable infrastructure.
Involvement in the Silicon Saxony network
Another key factor in its success is its strong involvement in the Silicon Saxony high-tech network. DAS was one of the network’s founding members in 2000. CEO René Reichardt contributes his experience there as a member of the extended executive committee. He is particularly committed to sustainability, strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises, and promoting young talent. DAS EE also takes on responsibility at an international level. Within the European semiconductor association SEMI, Reichardt is driving forward the potential for a sustainable global industry and successful sector development in Silicon Saxony.
