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January 21, 2026 | Zollner Elektronik AGEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Bluechips Microhouse Co., Ltd., member of the Zollner Group, has marked the official opening of a new cleanroom facility on their campus in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The expansion highlights Zollner’s continuous commitment to expanding capacity and capabilities across international markets.
Construction of the new cleanroom building began in June 2025 and, due to cooperation across international Zollner sites, achieved an ambitious schedule to be constructed and certified as ISO Class 7 within six months. The 1000m2 facility has been built as a standalone structure, allowing for stringent adherence to cleanroom standards for logistics, assembly and packing.
The opening ceremony was conducted in the presence of both Bluechips and Zollner management along with our strategic partners who will be served by the new facility. After receiving a tour of both the main factory and the newly built cleanroom, guests were invited to an authentic Lanna market, celebrating both the Thai and German culture that has defined the collaboration between Zollner and Bluechips.
Markus Aschenbrenner, Member of the Managing Board, highlighted the crucial role that expansion in Thailand will play in Zollner’s strategic outlook going forward, stating: “More than ever, our customers need Zollner to offer global solutions. By strengthening our manufacturing network here in Thailand, we continue to ensure a reliable collaboration with our key partners.”
The new cleanroom facility marks the first expansion since the acquisition of Bluechips in July 2025 and is an endorsement of Zollner’s commitment to an expanded global footprint, customer proximity and increased capabilities.
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