Fujifilm Holdings is expanding its semiconductor material production in Kyushu with a ¥11 billion investment. In January 2025, the company increased its production capacity for CMP slurries—used in semiconductor wafer polishing—by 30% at its Kumamoto facility. Additionally, by spring 2026, a new plant for post-CMP cleaning solutions will be operational in Oita, increasing the site’s production capacity by 40%. The expansion aims to support growing demand from advanced semiconductor manufacturers, including nearby TSMC and Sony Group facilities. Source: Fujifilm
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