# Shin-Etsu Chemical to build ¥83B lithography materials plant in Japan

Shin-Etsu Chemical decided to build a new plant in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, for semiconductor lithography materials. The first phase investment is about ¥83 billion, to be completed by 2026.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-04-09
- Where: Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, Japan
- Value: $545.0M (83.0B JPY)
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: announced
- Products: semiconductor lithography materials, photoresists, photomask blanks, EUV resists
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Shin-Etsu Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/25085.md)

## Sources

- [shinetsu.co.jp](https://www.shinetsu.co.jp/en/news/news-release/shin-etsu-chemical-to-build-a-new-production-base-in-japan-which-will-become-its-fourth-production-base-for-semiconductor-lithography-materials/), 2024-04-09: "Shin-Etsu Chemical has announced that in order to expand its semiconductor lithography materials business, the company decided to build a new plant in Isesaki City in Gunma Prefecture, Japan."
- [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/japans-shin-etsu-chemical-invest-545-mln-chip-materials-plant-2024-04-09/), 2024-04-09: "Japan semiconductor materials maker Shin-Etsu Chemical said on Tuesday it will invest around 83 billion yen ($545 million) in a factory in Gunma prefecture."

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