# Iriso Electronics to build connector plant in Yokote, Japan

Iriso Electronics will invest 5 billion yen to build a new connector factory in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, Japan. The plant is expected to start operations in April 2025, with about 30 initial employees growing to 200 within five years.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2022-03-02
- Where: Yokote, Akita Prefecture, Japan
- Value: $43.4M (5.00B JPY)
- Jobs: 200
- Starts operating: Apr 2025
- Status: announced
- Products: connectors for automotive powertrain and other applications
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Iriso Electronics](https://endata.com/companies/61395.md)

## Sources

- [nikkei.com](https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOCC021OO0S2A300C2000000/), 2022-03-02: "電動化に対応した製品の比率は多くなるだろう (The proportion of products corresponding to electrification will increase)."
- [dempa-digital.com](https://dempa-digital.com/article/292778), 2022-03-06: "イリソ電子工業は、秋田県横手市に新工場を建設することを決めた。"

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