We are pleased to inform you that EBARA Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "EBARA") has completed construction of a new production building (K3 building) that was being constructed at the Kumamoto Factory within our Kumamoto Factory. This production building is intended to manufacture semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including CMP equipment, which is the main product of the Precision Equipment and Electronics Company, and is scheduled to start operation from the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
1. Background
We have applied our expertise in fluid technology and rotating machine technology to enter semiconductor-related fields since the 1980s. The Kumamoto Factory began operations at the Kumamoto Factory (K1 building) in 2001 and has become a production base specializing in the mass production of our semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including CMP equipment. In 2016, we expanded our plant and began operating the K2 building.
2. Overview
In order to expand production bases against the backdrop of worldwide demand in the semiconductor market, we started construction of the K3 Building in October 2023. The semiconductor market is expected to reach a market size of $1 trillion (approximately ¥150 trillion) in 2030. With the operation of this K3 building, we will establish a stable production system that can flexibly respond to customer needs.
3. Details of new production building (K3 building)