# Toshiba Memory and Western Digital to jointly invest in K1 flash facility

Toshiba Memory and Western Digital finalized an agreement to jointly invest in the K1 manufacturing facility in Kitakami, Japan, to produce 3D flash memory, with initial production beginning in 2020.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2019-05-16
- Where: Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
- Starts operating: 2020
- Status: under construction
- Products: 3D flash memory
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Toshiba Memory Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/27192.md)
- [Western Digital](https://endata.com/companies/21541.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [westerndigital.com](https://www.westerndigital.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2019/2019-05-16-toshiba-memory-and-western-digital-to-jointly-invest-in-flash-manufacturing-facility-in-kitakami-japan), 2019-05-16: "We are determined to demonstrate Toshiba Memory’s leadership in the market, including collaborating with Western Digital to actively execute initiatives that will strengthen our mutual competitiveness."

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