TOTO to build ceramic R&D facility at Chigasaki plant
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TOTO will build a new R&D building within its Chigasaki plant in Kanagawa to accelerate development of next-generation electrostatic chucks and AD components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The facility will expand prototype production lines and is scheduled to start construction in December 2026 and be completed in April 2028.
Company
TOTO Ltd.
Investment
¥17B part of approximately ¥30 billion in growth investment
Location
Kanagawa, Chigasaki
Capacity
2,800 sqm building area; 10,600 sqm total floor area; prototype production lines expanded
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