# NGK to build JPY 70B semiconductor ceramics plant in Nomi, Japan

NGK Corporation decided to establish a new production facility for semiconductor manufacturing equipment ceramics in Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The plant will cost approximately JPY 70 billion, start construction in April 2027, and begin mass production in October 2029, increasing capacity by about 20%.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-04-24
- Where: Nomi, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
- Value: $466.0M (70.0B JPY)
- Jobs: 150
- Starts operating: Oct 2029
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 20% increase
- Products: ceramic susceptors for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [NGK Ceramic Device](https://endata.com/companies/17129.md)
- [NGK](https://endata.com/companies/31222.md)
- [NGK Ceramic Device](https://endata.com/companies/17129.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [ngk-global.com](https://www.ngk-global.com/news/2026/20260424_1.html), 2026-04-24: "NGK today announced that it has decided to establish a new production site for ceramics for semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture."
- [ngk.co.jp](https://www.ngk.co.jp/news/2026/20260424_1.html), 2026-04-24: "約700億円を投じて新工場を建設し、2029年10月から量産を開始する予定です。"
- [electronicsforyou.biz](https://www.electronicsforyou.biz/industry-buzz/ngk-to-set-up-new-semiconductor-plant-in-japan-announces-%e2%82%b942-billion-investment-plan/), 2026-05-26: "NGK Corporation has recently announced plans to establish a new production facility for semiconductor manufacturing ceramics in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan."

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