# Toshiba to build new semiconductor fab at Yokkaichi plant

Toshiba decided to start construction in February 2017 of a new manufacturing building at its Yokkaichi plant for 3D flash memory production, with completion of the first phase expected in summer 2018. A development center will also be built adjacent to the new fab.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2016-11-08
- Where: Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan
- Starts operating: Q3 2018
- Status: announced
- Products: 3D flash memory, BiCS FLASH
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Toshiba](https://endata.com/companies/8893.md)

## Sources

- [global.toshiba](https://www.global.toshiba/ww/news/corporate/2016/11/pr0801.html), 2016-11-08: "The new fab will be dedicated to 3D Flash memory processes."
- [global.toshiba](https://www.global.toshiba/jp/news/corporate/2016/11/pr0801.html), 2016-11-08: "新製造棟第１期分の竣工は、２０１８年夏の予定です。"

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