Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 4203 HQ: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce that the new plant for Encapsulation of Semiconductor Devices at Sumitomo Bakelite (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. on March 4, 2024.

About the new plant of Sumitomo Bakelite (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.

The Group has the world's leading share of 40% (estimated by Sumitomo Bakelite) in Encapsulation of Semiconductor Devices, and has been the only major local manufacturer in the Taiwanese market since 1999. In order to secure sufficient supply capacity in the semiconductor market, which is expected to grow further, Sumitomo Bakelite have been preparing to open a new plant since 2021.

On 4 March, a completion ceremony was held, inviting Mayor of Kaohsiung City Chen Chi-Mai, government officials and those who had contributed to the construction.

Sumitomo Bakelite will double the production capacity of Sumitomo Bakelite (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. in Taiwan to local production for local consumption in the Taiwan semiconductor market.

Sumitomo Bakelite plans to strengthen cooperation at our two plants in Taiwan and Singapore. We aim to provide cutting-edge technology and the highest quality products and services for power semiconductors and automotive semiconductors in Southeast Asia.

Mr. Chen Chi-Mai, Mayor of Kaohsiung City

President Kazuhiko Fujiwara, Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.

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