BHS announces expansion to Scottsdale Innovation Center

Published: 07/11/2023
Updated: 04/10/2024

An industrial leader, BHS is opening its first North American office at SkySong, ASU’s high-growth community for tech-based businesses

For more than 40 years, BHS Kinetic (BHS) has been a trusted partner to the semiconductor sector, handling and transporting highly sensitive and valuable equipment. Now, BHS is opening its first North American office in Scottsdale, Arizona, to bolster the growing semiconductor ecosystem in Greater Phoenix.

“This new U.S. operation will allow for BHS to support its semiconductor clients in the country with rigging and installation of equipment,” said Dave Tan, BHS Kinetic General Manager of North America and Europe. “It also strategically positions BHS to expand its transportation and warehousing service lines, including Clean Space and Clean Storage.”

BHS is joining a community of businesses at the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, SkySong, which supports high-growth industry in Greater Phoenix that links technology, research, education and entrepreneurship on a 42-acre campus in Scottsdale.

“BHS’s presence at SkySong will undoubtedly contribute to the growth of the region’s already flourishing semiconductor ecosystem, creating new opportunities for collaboration and job creation,” said Scott Cooper, Scottsdale’s acting economic development director. “This exciting development is a testament to Scottsdale’s reputation as a premier destination for technological advancement and innovation.”

Semiconductor manufacturing influences developments across technology, electronic, transportation, scientific and healthcare sectors. Demand throughout the U.S. has resulted in widespread investment in the semiconductor supply chain. BHS is a powerful tool for connecting different semiconductor segments to support growth.

“The addition of BHS Kinetic into our region will contribute to a crucial element of the semiconductor ecosystem that is rapidly growing in Greater Phoenix,” said GPEC President & CEO Chris Camacho. “With its new home at SkySong, BHS is at the center of regional research and technology.”

BHS is working with local institutions of higher learning to create opportunities for new graduates with a range of open positions from mechanical installers, technicians and riggers to front office and business positions. For immediate and future roles, visit bhs.global/us-jobs for the list of open positions in Greater Phoenix.

BHS joins a growing number of companies coming to Greater Phoenix for opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing, including semiconductor chemical supplier KPCT, petrochemical supplier Chang Chun Arizona and technology manufacturer Yield Engineering Systems.

About BHS

BHS moves the things that help move the world forward. For over 40 years, BHS has been a trusted partner to the semiconductor sector, handling and transporting highly sensitive and valuable equipment. The same equipment is used to manufacture components that go into essential devices from ventilators to security devices, medical devices to GPS devices, and smart phones to electric vehicles, where any unforeseen downtime is unacceptable. In recent years, BHS has expanded its capabilities to serve the needs of vertical markets such as the life sciences, aviation, and project logistics. While each new industry has different specialized needs, the same care and commitment to excellence is put into those projects as has always been the way at BHS — ensuring products are delivered safely and on time. For more information, visit bhs.global.

About GPEC

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), named the top economic development organization (EDO) globally in 2021 by the International Economic Development Council, works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. A data-driven regional EDO, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa County and more than 190 private investors to accomplish its mission and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 33 years, GPEC has fueled the regional economy by helping 950 companies, creating nearly 174,000 jobs and $36 billion in capital investment. Greater Phoenix is in a relentless pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial-focused companies looking to thrive and scale in a vibrant, dynamic region. There is an undeniable spirit about Greater Phoenix; one rooted in strength, collaboration and resilience. Greater Phoenix is Greater Together. For more information about GPEC and how we can assist your businesses, visit www.gpec.org.