The acquisition is scheduled to take place in October 2023. The Kunitomi site  is approximately 400,000m² with a total floor area of approximately 230,000m²  and will be one of the Rohm Group’s main production bases.

“This acquisition enables a fast production expansion by utilising existing infrastructure. This way, Rohm will continue to quickly and reliably supply its customers,” says Wolfram Harnack, President at RohmSemiconductor Europe. The company has scheduled operation at the plant for the end of 2024.

Commenting on the move, the company said that semiconductors are increasingly important in achieving a decarbonised society. Both automotive and industrial equipment markets are undergoing technological innovation, such as electrification, in order to reduce environmental impact and achieve carbon neutrality, explains Rohm. With this, the demand is increasing especially for power and analogue semiconductors. The company also says as further expansion of the semiconductor market is expected, the Rohm Group intends to expand its production capacity continuously, particularly for SiC power devices, and ensure a stable supply to customers