Shin-Etsu to bolster chip supply chain with first Japan plant in 56 years

Chemical maker seeks to boost strength in photoresists and more

20240408N silicon wafer

Japanese companies like Shin-Etsu Chemical hold significant market shares for chipmaking materials. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

TAKAKO FUJIU and SHIN WATANABE, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Shin-Etsu Chemical will build its first new plant in Japan in 56 years, Nikkei learned Monday, amid a growing push by Japan to beef up its semiconductor supply chains.

The plant, to be completed in 2026, will produce photoresists and other materials used in the semiconductor photolithography process.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.