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

Chemical maker seeks to boost strength in photoresists and more

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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.

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