# Tokyo Electron to invest ¥15 billion in Kumamoto logistics facility

Tokyo Electron announced a ¥15 billion expansion of its semiconductor equipment development and production base in Kōshi, Kumamoto, including a new logistics building. Construction is targeted for spring 2028.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-05-22
- Where: Kōshi, Kumamoto, Japan
- Value: $100.0M (15.0B JPY)
- Starts operating: Q2 2028
- Status: announced
- Products: semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Tokyo Electron](https://endata.com/companies/23215.md)
- [Tokyo Electron Kyushu](https://endata.com/companies/92106.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [yomiuri.co.jp](https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/local/kyushu/news/20260523-GYS1T00061/), 2026-05-23: "東京エレクトロンは２２日、熊本県合志市にある半導体製造装置の開発・生産拠点を拡充し、物流棟を新設すると発表した。"

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