# Micron to build $7 bln DRAM plant in Japan

Micron Technology plans to build a $7 billion plant in Japan to expand DRAM production, as reported by Reuters.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2021-10-20
- Where: Japan, Japan
- Value: $7.00B
- Jobs: 3,000
- Starts operating: 2024
- Status: announced
- Products: DRAM memory
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Micron Technology](https://endata.com/companies/16026.md)

## Sources

- [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/micron-build-7-bln-plant-japans-hiroshima-report-2021-10-20/), 2021-10-20: "Micron to build $7 bln plant in Japan to expand DRAM production - report"
- [fnnews.com](https://www.fnnews.com/news/202110202135264334), 2021-10-20: "마이크론은 일본 히로시마현 히가시히로시마시에 있는 기존 시설 인근에 공장 부지를 매입할 계획이며, 새 공장에 6000억∼8000억엔 정도가 투자될 것으로 보인다고 전했다"

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