Dresden, January 4^th 2024. The global semiconductor and solar industries are continuing to grow in order to address the numerous challenges in the areas of digitization and energy supply. This is also the case in the USA, where the CHIPS and Science Act, which supports domestic semiconductor manufacturing, has led to the establishment of several large new chip factories. It also comprehensively promotes investment in research, development and commercialization of cutting-edge technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, clean energy and nanotechnology.

At the same time, the demands on these industries to make a significant contribution to environmental protection and resource conservation with the help of pioneering technologies and processes are increasing.

DAS Environmental Experts (DAS EE) is significantly expanding its sales and service business in the USA to address the increasing demand from its US customers for intelligent environmental technology solutions.

Effective January 1, 2024, Preston Nance will continue to drive the company’s growth in his new role as General Manager Environmental Expert USA Inc. His strategic focus will be on supporting semiconductor and PV manufacturers with efficient waste gas and wastewater treatment solutions.

Preston has been with DAS EE since 2020 and brings more than 27 years of industry experience in various positions, primarily in the semiconductor industry. The mechanical engineer has extensive expertise in the areas of emission reduction and process safety management, technical sales and key account management. He has been a member of the DAS US management team for the past three years.

“We are delighted that Preston Nance, a proven industry specialist and long-standing member of the management team, is taking on this exciting role and will put his heart and soul into it. His expertise, energy and passion will contribute to the further expansion of our customer support in the US”, says CEO René Reichardt.