Shikoku Kasei Industries to establish advanced semiconductor materials production facility in Sakaide

Shikoku Kasei Industries will build a new advanced semiconductor materials manufacturing plant in Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture to meet growing demand for high-performance semiconductors driven by AI and 5G adoption. The facility will introduce state-of-the-art production equipment and establish high-level quality management systems, with operations planned to begin July 2027 and 20 new employees.