Murata Manufacturing announced that it will build a new production building at its Yokaichi site in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture. Total investment is expected to be approximately ¥16.9 billion, with the project aimed at expanding production capacity for thermistor products. Completion is scheduled for August 2028.
Murata Manufacturing will build a new production building at its Yokaichi site in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture. Total investment in the new building is expected to be approximately ¥16.9 billion (building only), with completion scheduled for August 2028.
The new production building is intended to expand production capacity for thermistor products and strengthen the production system. This will strengthen the stable supply base for components used to detect and control temperature in electronic equipment, automobiles and other applications.
The new building will be a five-story steel-frame structure, with a building area of 2,951 square meters and a total floor area of 18,010 square meters. Production lines will be installed by integrating the building with existing equipment at the Yokaichi site. The timing of the start of production after completion has not been disclosed.
The official release from the announcing company was published in Murata Manufacturing’s newsroom and related information, describing the project as an investment plan to address rising demand for thermistor products.