Ebara Precision Machinery Korea Incorporated (EPMK), a subsidiary of EBARA CORPORATION (hereinafter “EBARA”), is to construct a second overhaul (OH) plant for dry vacuum pumps in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea. This initiative will further enhance EBARA’s supply structure and after-sales service capabilities in the Korean market.
EBARA to Establish Second Overhaul Plant for Dry Vacuum Pumps in Korea
1. Background and Purpose
Thanks to advances in technology and the widespread adoption of generative AI, demand in the semiconductor market is projected grow rapidly. Since dry vacuum pumps are essential to the semiconductor manufacturing process, OH services will be more important than ever. EBARA already has an OH plant, operational since 1997, near the site of the new facility in Korea, but has decided to add another to make its service provision even speedier and more stable.
2. Overview
The new plant will expand EBARA’s OH capacity, helping meet the growing demand from customers in Korea, and boost customer satisfaction by offering more consistent supply and shorter lead times. The facility will also feature state-of-the-art equipment designed with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives and energy efficiency, contributing to a reduction in environmental impact.
| Location | Pyeongtaek Brain City General Industrial Complex, Pyeongtaek City, Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea |
| Description of facility | Second overhaul plant for dry vacuum pumps |
| Site footprint | Approximately 13,000 square meters |
| Construction start | October 2025 |
| Scheduled Completion | December 2026 (operational launch scheduled for January 2027) |
| Total investment | Undisclosed |
3. Future Outlook
In line with our long-term vision E-Vision 2030, the EBARA Group intends this new plant to form a key service base in the Korean market as part of the execution of mid- to long-term strategies designed to help realize a sustainable society.
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The EBARA Group aims to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing material issues identified in its long-term vision and executing the medium-term management plan to increase corporate value.