SEMI billings of $2.75 billion in September 2020 were 3.6% up on August’s $2.65 billion, and up 40.3% on the September 2019 billings figure of $1.96 billion.

“September billings of North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers mark another month of growth,” says SEMI CEO Ajit Manocha, “the semiconductor industry remains resilient despite challenges posed by the pandemic and geopolitical tensions.”