Fujifilm has completed a new building at its Oita Plant and will expand production capacity for post-CMP cleaners to approximately 3 times the previous level. The company held an opening ceremony for the 4-story building, which has approximately 3,600 square meters of total floor space and represents an investment of approximately ¥7 billion.
Fujifilm has added a new building at its Oita Plant in Oita Prefecture and will expand production capacity for post-CMP cleaners, which are used to clean semiconductors after polishing for artificial intelligence applications, to approximately 3 times the previous level. The company aims to expand sales and ensure stable supply as a result.
The new building has been constructed at the plant in Oita City, operated by Fujifilm Electronics Materials Co., Ltd. It has 4 above-ground floors, approximately 3,600 square meters of total floor space and represents an investment of approximately ¥7 billion. A senior executive officer attended the opening ceremony and emphasized the company’s efforts to support semiconductor materials worldwide.
The expansion reflects growing demand for semiconductor materials amid the push for higher performance in AI-related applications. The company is said to be aiming to stabilize its supply structure and expand the market, with its Oita operations serving as a core base.